Head of Internal Audit
Perth
The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.
We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.
Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south
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Role Description:
The Head of Internal Audit is an opportunity in our General Counsel & Governance business unit based at our Perth CBD office.
The purpose of the role is to ensure the provision of independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Synergy’s operations. This role focuses on going beyond compliance to adding value through process improvement.
Job responsibilities:
- Accountable to Synergy’s audit and risk committee (ARC), which is appointed by the board.
- Develop the strategy and annual internal audit plan for Synergy, considering regulatory requirements and risks associated with the operations in conjunction with both internal stakeholders, as well as external stakeholders such as the OAG and external assurance providers.
- Develop and execute audit programs in accordance with Synergy’s internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies, as well as the professional practice requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia (IIA).
- Attendance at the ARC to communicate the results of internal audits and to articulate the observance of internal control themes within the business.
- Proactively seek ways to make the best use of data as part of the audit process, including to inform the testing of internal controls and to provide relevant insights to the business.
What you will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in business, economics, finance or equivalent.
- Demonstrated significant experience in risk, assurance and governance in complex business environments, with track record of effective and efficient management of assurance and governance matters.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity.
- Skilled in the design of both preventative and mitigating internal controls (and control frameworks).
- Skilled in risk identification, as one of the roles of internal audit
What we offer:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave
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Every Voice Matters
Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.
We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer since 2021 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.
Applications close Monday 28th April, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application.