Head of Internal Audit

About Us

Are you looking for a high-performing, award-winning team to join? Look no further than UniSuper. Our focus on creating great retirement outcomes for our members has earned us recognition for our excellence and high performance. Come be a part of our inclusive, passionate team and make a difference with UniSuper. You will be empowered to grow your career and contribute from day one in an organisation that supports your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer and the Board Finance and Risk Committee, this senior leadership role is responsible for managing UniSuper's co-sourced internal audit function. You will provide assurance to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on the effectiveness of UniSuper's internal control environment.

As a strategic partner, you will work closely with our Internal Audit provider to ensure alignment with UniSuper's strategic goals and risk appetite. You will also lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive internal audit and assurance strategy, shaping the future direction of assurance at UniSuper.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage UniSuper's co-sourced internal audit firm as a material service provider under APRA Prudential Standard CPS 230.
• Develop and continuously improve UniSuper's internal audit and assurance strategy.
• Lead the development and execution of the Internal Audit Plan, providing high-level assurance to the Finance and Risk Committee and Board.
• Oversee a high-performing team to deliver audits that assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Manage the co-sourced internal audit provider to ensure the successful execution of the Internal Audit Plan to budget and quality.
• Enhance the three lines of accountability by collaborating with the Line 2 Risk Management team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through control evaluations.
• Oversee the full audit lifecycle-from planning to reporting and closure.
• Maintain an integrated Assurance Map to monitor and report on material risks.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and present audit insights to Management Committees, Finance and Risk Committee, and the Board.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in internal audit, assurance, and risk management. You thrive in dynamic environments and are confident navigating ambiguity while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes. Operating with a high level of autonomy and accountability, you keep the Chief Risk Officer, and other key stakeholders informed and engaged. Your ability to balance independence with collaboration makes you a trusted advisor and a driving force behind UniSuper's assurance strategy.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong knowledge of contemporary audit, assurance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to deliver audit plans independently and strategically.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting at Board and Committee levels.
• Leadership experience in risk and audit roles at Director or General Manager level or similar, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CIA, CISA, CA, or CPA.

We believe that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in the office.

UniSuper's high-performance culture is supported by a range of benefits that demonstrate our commitment to ensuring our employees achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:

• A personal development budget of $1500 to support employees in their professional growth.
• Exceptional parental leave to support employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities.
• Mental, physical, and financial well-being initiatives.

At UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workplace, where everybody can thrive. We believe that having a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don't meet all the requirements listed.

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