Audit Manager

Energy Australia is seeking an Audit Manager to support the Head of Group Internal Audit in enhancing audit practices and leadership within the team. The role involves planning and executing audits, improving methodologies, and communicating findings to management. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in auditing, with a focus on leadership and collaboration. This position is based in Victoria, Australia and is not remote.
About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people. In Group Internal Audit, we play a vital role in supporting CLP and EnergyAustralia by providing independent assurance to the Audit Committees on the effectiveness of EA’s control environment. Our work enables management to operate with confidence, knowing their key activities are well-controlled and aligned with strategic goals.

About the Role

Do you have a desire to develop your career? In this role you will support the Head of Group Internal Audit (GIA) in driving continuous improvement across the function. In this pivotal role, you'll provide leadership, coaching, and development to the team—helping to build capability, elevate audit practices, and foster a culture of excellence. You'll play a key part in advancing GIA's maturity, embedding best practices, and developing talent that strengthens EnergyAustralia's risk and control environment.
• Plan and lead the timely execution across a broad and complex range of compliance, operations, and application systems audits in accordance with the standards of CLP Group Internal Audit, department and the Institute of Internal Auditors Assist with Irregularity reviews and investigations into Fraud or Code of Conduct non-compliances
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the audit methodology, through automating audit tasks and embedding new audit techniques to improve the value of the engagements. Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders (including ARC reporting), delivering your message to functional owners and occasionally Executives in group and 1:1
• Deliver high quality reports of the results of completed audits to management through excellent verbal and written communication
• Assist in preparing quarterly reporting to CLP Group Internal Audit and CLP Audit Committees.
• Assist with timely completed irregularity reviews and investigations into Fraud or Code of Conduct non-compliances.
• Stand in for the Head of Group Internal Audit during periods of absence

How can you support the Clean Energy Transition

With a desire to be part of the clean energy transition and prior audit experience, you will have the following:
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or related discipline (Engineering, IT)
• Post-graduate qualification in addition (e.g. CA or CPA)
• Strong experience in auditing both financial and operational units
• Leadership experience in an audit function, emphasis on teamwork, integrity, flexibility and initiative
• Effective in influencing and a collaborative communicator
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Potential successor to the Head of Group Internal Audit, with relevant leadership presence
• Strategic thinking ability

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply’ button.

Why Us?

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome. We offer;
• Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
• 2 paid recharge days
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Inhouse Café and Onsite Tech Bar