Head of Audit - Technology

Head of Audit - Technology Join Wesfarmers as the Head of Audit – Technology, based in Perth or Melbourne. Why Wesfarmers Senior leadership role in Wesfarmers Corporate Office Work with Australia’s most iconic retail, industrial and health businesses Transform the internal audit function in a fast‑moving environment Commercial, results‑oriented, flexible and collaborative work culture Full‑time permanent role, full benefits package About the Team The Group Assurance team is responsible for the internal audit program across Wesfarmers. The team delivers meaningful insights and pragmatic solutions to drive business performance. What you’ll do Lead the development and execution of the IT Internal Audit Plan across the Group Collaborate with senior stakeholders to establish new ways of working that support the strategic transformation of the internal audit function Oversee the day‑to‑day management of outsourced audit providers Lead and participate in IT internal audits across the Group, focusing on cyber security, data governance and AI Prepare and deliver quality reporting for Executive Management, Divisional Audit and Risk Committees and the Wesfarmers Board Lead work to support the design and development of IT related assurance programmes or other major IT projects Ensure that the Wesfarmers approach to internal audit is aligned to leading practice and emerging industry trends What you’ll need Extensive experience in a senior IT internal audit or IT assurance role within a large complex environment (ideally a large ASX‑Corporate or professional services firm) Proven track record in auditing complex organisations and IT projects, delivering robust assurance and value‑add recommendations Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT and ITIL Strong commercial, analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a drive for delivering results Ability to collaborate with multiple organisational levels and stakeholder types (including first and second line technology teams) Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), influence and presentation skills, and an ability to communicate complex topics simply Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights Strong people management and leadership skills An inquisitive mindset! Tertiary qualification in a Commerce, IT or Data Analytics related discipline with completed CA/CPA/CIA accreditation About Wesfarmers As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, Wesfarmers invests in leading retailers such as Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline, as well as industrials, chemicals, energy and fertilisers. Wesfarmers operates a lithium joint venture, including mining, concentrating and refinery development. Next Steps If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click the ‘Apply’ button before 31 October 2025. We may commence interviewing candidates prior to the closing date. Contact For brief enquiries, please contact Human Resources at (08) 9327 4223. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: City of Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Posted Date: 11/18/2025