Internal Audit Manager - Technology

Coles; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Gym access

Free parking

Discounts

Mythanks recognition

Learning & development

Paid parental leave

Share plan

Job summary

Coles is seeking an Internal Audit Manager - Technology to lead assurance across technology, data, digital, AI and emerging risks. You’ll work on complex technology-enabled programs, delivering independent insights to help leaders strengthen governance, risk and controls.

You’ll shape risk-based assurance priorities, translate tech risks into clear, commercial findings, and coach cross-functional teams including co-sourced specialists.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Internal Audit, Technology Risk or assurance, including leading complex technology reviews.
• Broad experience across technology governance, data, digital, cloud, cyber security, resilience or emerging technology.
• Strong leadership and coaching capability in cross-functional teams.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CA, CPA or CRISC are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technology audits and assurance reviews across transformation programs and emerging risks.
• Shape risk-based assurance priorities as technology, business needs and delivery plans evolve.
• Translate complex technology risks into clear, commercially relevant insights for senior leaders.
• Balance multiple priorities, adapting the scope and timing of assurance as risks and circumstances change.
• Lead and coach internal team members, co-source partners and specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate across Technology, business and assurance teams to strengthen governance, risk and control.

Skills

Technology risk

Internal Audit

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

CISA CIA CA CPA CRISC

Job description

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Our Finance team are a vital partner in every aspect of our business, providing commercial insights to drive our success and influence everything we do. With presence in every department, we analyse performance, and deliver actionable insights that shape our strategic decisions.

About the role

As the Internal Audit Manager - Technology, you’ll lead assurance across technology, data, digital, AI and emerging risks that are critical to Coles’ strategy and transformation agenda. You’ll work across complex technology-enabled programs, providing independent, forward-looking insights that help our leaders make informed decisions and strengthen governance, risk and controls. You will also:

• Lead complex technology audits and assurance reviews across transformation programs and emerging risks.
• Shape risk-based assurance priorities as technology, business needs and delivery plans evolve.
• Translate complex technology risks into clear, commercially relevant insights for senior leaders.
• Balance multiple priorities, adapting the scope and timing of assurance as risks and circumstances change.
• Lead and coach internal team members, co-source partners and specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate across Technology, business and assurance teams to strengthen governance, risk and control.

About you and your skills

You’re an experienced technology assurance or risk professional who is comfortable working at pace, making sound judgements with incomplete information and bringing clarity to complex or ambiguous situations. You combine curiosity and agility with strong collaboration, influencing and coaching skills, helping people work together while keeping attention on the risks and outcomes that matter most. You will have:

• Significant experience in Internal Audit, Technology Risk or assurance, including leading complex technology reviews.
• Broad experience across areas such as technology governance, data, digital, cloud, cyber security, resilience or emerging technology.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, with professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CA, CPA or CRISC highly regarded.
• Strong leadership and coaching capability, with experience guiding internal, co-source or specialist teams through complex work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly and exercise judgement in changing or ambiguous environments.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site

Employment Type:Full time

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Supermarkets, Grocery & Petrol Retailing More than 10,000 employees

Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 115,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.

We are one of Australia’s largest employers and our workforce includes in store, corporate, manufacturing, distribution, and fulfilment. Our team members reflect the diverse communities in which we operate and we strive to make Coles a great place to work.

Coles is one of Australia’s leading retailers, with an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally. We employ more than 115,000 team members, engage with more than 8,000 suppliers, and we welcome millions of customers through our store network and digital platforms every week.

We are one of Australia’s largest employers and our workforce includes in store, corporate, manufacturing, distribution, and fulfilment. Our team members reflect the diverse communities in which we operate and we strive to make Coles a great place to work.

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