Head of Technology Audit & Assurance

Ethos BeathChapman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman is seeking a Head of Technology Audit & Assurance in Sydney. This senior leadership role offers executive exposure, guiding risk-based audits across technology infrastructure, cyber security and resilience.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, shape audit strategy and drive a high-performing audit team to strengthen controls and business continuity. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership in technology audits, robust cyber security knowledge, and a proven track

Qualifications

• CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM or CRISC certifications.
• Significant leadership experience in Technology or IT audit.
• Strong understanding of complex technology and networks.
• Experience in large organisations or Big 4 consulting.
• Broad knowledge of cyber security and technology controls.
• Experience delivering risk-based audit plans.
• Proven ability to engage senior technology stakeholders.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of technology audit and assurance activities.
• Provide independent assurance across technology infrastructure, networks, cyber security and resilience.
• Build relationships with senior technology executives and provide credible insight.
• Identify emerging technology risks and keep audit activities relevant.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality audits with practical recommendations.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

People management

Cyber security

Technology risk

Audit governance

Education

CIA/CISA/CISSP/CISM/CRISC certifications

Job description

Head of Technology Audit & Assurance

Senior Leadership Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, complex organisation to appoint an experienced Technology Audit leader into a senior position with significant executive exposure. This opportunity will suit an individual with a strong background across technology audit, infrastructure, cyber security and complex network environments, who can combine technical credibility with strategic thinking and sound commercial judgement. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing independent assurance across critical technology operations, working closely with senior stakeholders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and support business resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of technology audit and assurance activities, ensuring coverage is aligned to key business risks and strategic priorities.
• Provide independent assurance across technology infrastructure, complex networks, cyber security and operational resilience.
• Build strong relationships with senior technology executives, providing credible insight and constructive challenge.
• Identify emerging technology risks and ensure audit activities remain relevant as the organisation evolves.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality audits and reviews, providing practical recommendations and clear reporting to senior leadership.
• Lead, coach and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

About You

• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM or CRISC.
• Significant leadership experience within Technology Audit, IT Audit or Technology Assurance.
• Strong understanding of complex technology and network infrastructure, including associated operational and security risks.
• Experience gained within a large, complex organisation or a Big 4 consulting environment.
• Broad knowledge of cyber security, technology controls, infrastructure and resilience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge senior technology stakeholders.
• Strong communication, people leadership and strategic thinking skills.