Head of Audit (Functional & Operations)

at  Origin Energy

• Lead with integrity, drive performance, and make a significant impact!
• Pivotal role ensuring the effectiveness & efficiency of our governance, risk & control systems
• Permanent position | 2 days in office hybrid role | Open to Sydney or Melbourne

DELIVERING GOOD ENERGY STARTS FROM WITHIN

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

As the Head of Audit, you will be a key leader within the Group Internal Audit team, responsible for overseeing audit functions focused on our corporate areas and customer-oriented operational divisions. Your responsibilities include strategizing, creating, executing, and sustaining our yearly Internal Audit agenda to generate valued outcomes that support Origin’s strategy and foster a culture aligned with our values. You will be crucial in confirming that our governance, risk management, and control frameworks are operating effectively and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering an annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, including regular progress reporting.
• Implementing and continuously improving our internal audit methodology, incorporating advanced techniques such as AI, data analytics, and LEAN principles.
• Providing high-quality, independent, and objective assurance to key stakeholders, recommending value-adding, commercial and achievable actions.
• Leading and participating in audit assignments, ensuring effective scope development, resource allocation, and concise reporting.
• Managing and developing a team of internal audit professionals, fostering a supportive and high-performance work environment.
• Liaising with external auditors and managing co-sourced supplier relationships to understand and advise on contemporary industry and better practices.
• Driving strategic transformation initiatives within the audit team and across Origin, where required.