Technology Internal Audit Manager - Lead Risk & Transformation

Coles Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Office perks and facilities

Team discounts

Recognition program

Learning and development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Share plan / investment in future

Job summary

Coles Group is seeking an Internal Audit Manager - Technology in Melbourne to lead assurance across technology, data, digital, AI and emerging risks. You will oversee complex technology audits within transformation programs and translate risk insights for senior leaders to strengthen governance and controls.

The role requires substantial experience in technology risk and internal audit, with a track record of leading teams and collaborating across technology, business and assurance functions.

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.
• 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.

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

Internal Audit

Technology Risk

Audit leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

CISA / CIA / CA / CPA / CRISC desirable

Job description

Coles Group is seeking an Internal Audit Manager - Technology in Melbourne to lead assurance across technology, data, digital, AI and emerging risks. You will oversee complex technology audits within transformation programs and translate risk insights for senior leaders to strengthen governance and controls.

The role requires substantial experience in technology risk and internal audit, with a track record of leading teams and collaborating across technology, business and assurance functions.