Head of Internal Audit

About the role

The client, an ASX‑listed infrastructure services business, is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to own and continuously improve an enterprise‑wide audit programme. This is a hands‑on execution role, not a large‑team oversight position.

Key responsibilities

• Own and enhance the risk‑based internal audit strategy, framework and annual audit plan.
• Lead end‑to‑end audit execution, from scoping and fieldwork to reporting and remediation follow‑up.
• Develop and manage one internal auditor and coordinate specialist work through co‑source partners.
• Provide clear, practical assurance and advice to senior leaders across a complex national operating business.
• Prepare reporting and insights for executive leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Help mature assurance mapping, controls and governance across the organisation.
• Leverage technology and contemporary audit practices to improve efficiency and impact.

Required profile

• 7‑10+ years of experience in internal audit, risk or assurance within a complex organisation or professional services environment.
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, energy or telecom sectors is highly regarded.
• Experience developing and delivering risk‑based internal audit plans.
• Comfortable executing audits personally and translating findings into commercially sensible recommendations.
• Proven ability to engage senior executives and present reports to Audit & Risk Committees.
• Strong stakeholder management and emotional intelligence.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or similar.

Required skills

• Risk‑based internal audit methodology
• Audit execution and remediation follow‑up
• Stakeholder engagement at senior level
• Professional audit qualifications (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA)