Lead Internal Auditor

Origin Energy Services Ltd is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor to enhance financial and operational controls. The role involves conducting audits, identifying risks, and providing insights to senior management. Located in Barangaroo, NSW, the position promotes collaboration and growth within a diverse team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in internal audit or consulting and relevant certifications. This is a permanent position based in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane.
• Collaborative and engaging team that fosters growth
• Work on diverse, challenging audits across multiple business areas
• Permanent opportunity | Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane based

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.

The Role

As a Lead Internal Auditor, you’ll be at the forefront of enhancing financial and operational controls across Origin. Reporting to the Head of Audit, you’ll conduct a variety of audits, uncover insights, and influence key decisions. In this hands-on role, every day brings fresh challenges, from risk assessments to collaborating with senior leaders and co-source providers. You will also;
• Lead internal audits that drive real change and business improvement.
• Identify risks and control gaps, delivering meaningful recommendations.
• Leverage data analytics to provide powerful insights.
• Engage with senior management, ensuring audits add real value.
• Simplify complex findings into clear, actionable reports.
• Enhance risk management and assurance activities across the business.

About You

To be considered for this role you will show a collaborative approach to internal audit and partner effectively with the business and each function. You will have a continuous improvement mindset. You will also have:
• 5+ years’ of demonstrated experience in internal audit, risk, or consulting within large organisations or professional services.
• Relevant certification (CA, CPA, CIA, Engineering, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving mindset, with an eye for operational efficiencies.
• Experience simplifying technical content for senior stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, risk management, and process improvement.

So why join us?
• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.