Independent Audit Leader — Australia (3 days/wk, Contract)

Profusion Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 162,000; Part time

Job summary

Profusion Group in Melbourne seeks a Head of Audit for a part-time contract (3 days per week) from February/March 2027 to January 2028. The role leads an established internal-audit team across Australian operations of a global investment management entity, reporting to a UK-based senior audit leader with administrative reporting to the Australian CFO.

You will guide audits, present conclusions to audit committees and shape annual and multi-year audit plans.

Qualifications

• Led internal audit within a regulated financial-services business.
• Developed annual audit plans and presented conclusions to boards or audit committees.
• Evidence-based decision-making and clear audit judgement.

Responsibilities

• Establish priorities at handover and confirm live audits, committee commitments and high-priority issues.
• Lead the 2027 plan delivery, manage third-party services and governance process for changes.
• Provide independent view on material findings, management responses and actions with deadlines.
• Shape the 2028 plans through senior stakeholder discussions and clear coverage priorities.
• Lead the team, establish responsibilities with two senior people leaders, and ensure a documented handback.

Skills

Risk-based planning

Audit-quality review

Concise committee communication

Resource prioritisation

Job description

Profusion Group in Melbourne seeks a Head of Audit for a part-time contract (3 days per week) from February/March 2027 to January 2028. The role leads an established internal-audit team across Australian operations of a global investment management entity, reporting to a UK-based senior audit leader with administrative reporting to the Australian CFO.

You will guide audits, present conclusions to audit committees and shape annual and multi-year audit plans.