Internal Audit Strategy & Governance Lead

Narooma; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration competitive

Flexible working hours

Office campus facilities

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion programs

Counselling services

Work-related transport benefits

Job summary

Optus is seeking an Internal Audit Practice Manager to support the Chief Audit Officer and lead planning, scheduling and governance of a high-performing Internal Audit function. You will oversee reporting to the Board and management, drive improvements, and coordinate cross-functional audit activities.

The role emphasizes governance, quality assurance and effective stakeholder engagement across senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit, risk, compliance or governance.
• Ability to coordinate reporting for executive, committee and board levels.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit planning, scheduling and delivery against the plan.
• Prepare dashboards and management reporting for audit progress and risks.
• Lead Board Audit Committee reporting and governance papers.
• Support resource planning and delivery governance.
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk & Governance

Performance Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optus is seeking an Internal Audit Practice Manager to support the Chief Audit Officer and lead planning, scheduling and governance of a high-performing Internal Audit function. You will oversee reporting to the Board and management, drive improvements, and coordinate cross-functional audit activities.

The role emphasizes governance, quality assurance and effective stakeholder engagement across senior leadership.