Internal Audit Manager

As our Internal Audit Manager and the nominated Chief Audit Executive as per IIA Global Standards you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding organisational integrity and strengthening trust across the communities we serve. With end-to-end ownership of our internal audit area, you’ll deliver independent, risk-based assurance and insight that enhances governance, ensures compliance, and enables Western Power to achieve meaningful outcomes for the WA community.

Your Role in Action  

• Provide independent, objective risk assurance and audit leadership that strengthens governance, enhances performance, and protects organisational value for Western Power.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with the Western Power Board, Executive and Senior Leadership to support a high performing internal audit area.
• Lead and sustain a high-performing internal audit, underpinned by a fit-for-purpose delivery model and strong, trusted relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
• Own the end-to-end internal audit lifecycle, including developing, securing Board approval for, and delivering the Annual Internal Audit Plan in line with the Board-approved Internal Audit Charter, on time and within budget.
• Deliver authoritative, independent and confidential advice to senior leaders, enabling effective policy implementation, complex projects, and transformational change.
• Fulfil the role of Public Interest Disclosure Officer by ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability are upheld, and undertaking any required forensic investigations.
• Support and contribute to organisation-wide Line 2 assurance activities, providing insight into critical risks, control effectiveness, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in senior leadership and governance forums, contributing strategic insight that influences decision-making and supports the achievement of organisational objectives.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Significant experience and demonstrated expertise in internal audit, risk assurance, and governance, with a strong understanding of how these disciplines are applied within an integrated business assurance framework.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, underpinned by sound judgement, professionalism, and the highest standards of integrity.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, credible and influential risk assurance advice to senior executives and Board Directors within complex and dynamic environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and present confidently to diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing effective relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management and Board Directors.
• Advanced capability in the use of audit, risk and quality management systems, testing tools and related technologies to identify issues, track actions, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Institute of Internal Auditors, Institute of Risk Management, Chartered Insurance Institute, CPA Australia or equivalent).

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Flexible work arrangements working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 6 February 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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