Part-Time Head of Internal Audit (Australia)

SMC Executive; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

SMC Executive is recruiting on behalf of a global fund manager for an experienced Head of Internal Audit in Melbourne on a part-time parental leave contract, three days per week from February 2027 to January 2028.

You will lead a team of 11 professionals, delivering a risk-based audit program across investment management, fund operations, technology, finance and compliance, reporting to the Regional Head of Internal Audit (UK) with a dotted line to the Australian CFO.

Qualifications

• Significant internal audit leadership experience at senior level.
• Experience in financial services, preferably within superannuation or wealth/asset management.
• Proven experience leading the annual risk-based audit planning cycle and reporting to an Audit & Risk Committee.

Responsibilities

• Lead Australian internal audit function on a part-time parental leave contract.
• Oversee a team of 11 internal audit professionals delivering a risk-based audit program across key areas (investment management, fund operations, technology, finance and compliance).
• Maintain alignment with global methodology while respecting local regulatory priorities (ASIC and APRA where relevant).
• Present audit findings, themes and issues to the CFO, senior management, Audit & Risk Committee and global stakeholders.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team, on a part-time schedule.

Skills

Internal Audit Leadership

Senior leadership

Financial services

Audit planning

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CPA/CIA

Job description

SMC Executive is recruiting on behalf of a global fund manager for an experienced Head of Internal Audit in Melbourne on a part-time parental leave contract, three days per week from February 2027 to January 2028.

You will lead a team of 11 professionals, delivering a risk-based audit program across investment management, fund operations, technology, finance and compliance, reporting to the Regional Head of Internal Audit (UK) with a dotted line to the Australian CFO.