Risk Governance & Internal Control

Job description

Are you an experienced risk, controls, audit, or finance professional looking for an opportunity to influence governance outcomes across a diverse regional business? We're seeking a Risk Governance & Internal Controls Lead to play a key role in strengthening risk governance, internal controls, and assurance activities across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands. This position will be based in Perth In this influential role, you'll work across Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, Health & Safety, and other business functions to provide oversight, coordination, and visibility of control effectiveness, audit outcomes, and risk management activities.

This position does not own operational risks or controls but acts as a trusted advisor and central coordination point, helping leaders identify gaps, drive improvements, and ensure alignment with global standards.

Responsibilities include, however not limited to: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of global risk governance and internal control frameworks. Maintain oversight of control effectiveness, remediation plans, and emerging risk issues. Assist with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and Group Minimum Control Standards. Track audit findings, remediation actions, and closure progress. Partner with Internal Audit and Group Risk teams to ensure timely and effective follow-up.

Support Audit Committee reporting through the consolidation of assurance activities, audit outcomes, control performance, and remediation updates. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and strengthen control frameworks across the region. Promote awareness and understanding of risk, governance, and internal control responsibilities.

Qualifications

You'll be someone who enjoys working across diverse stakeholder groups, can confidently challenge the status quo, and has a passion for governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

You'll Bring

A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. CA or CPA qualification. Experience in Finance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, or Internal Controls. Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, ICOFR, and audit processes. Experience working in complex or matrix organisations. The ability to communicate confidently with senior leaders and governance committees. A proactive mindset and commitment to improving ways of working.