Sydney

• Build and manage effective relationships with key stakeholders
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid working environment, offering a highly competitive salary.

About the Role

As part of the Internal Audit Leadership Team this role ensures that critical processes and related initiatives adhere to NSW Government requirements, icare policies and relevant industry best practices.

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards

Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Head of Audit (Digital & Transformation) you will:

• Leverage technical and subject matter expertise to develop and lead the execution of the Digital & Transformation Internal Audit strategy, aligned with icare’s objectives and risk management framework and in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Leverage your functional, technical and subject matter expertise to contribute to icare’s risk based annual audit plan.
• Lead and manage the delivery of a prioritised portfolio of audits and ensure that they are delivered within set timeframes and to set quality standards.
• Deliver audit reports that provide clarity on issues, root causes and associated risks with clearly articulated insights on the effectiveness of business processes, risk and control frameworks and / or strategy.
• Provide independent advice in relation to the design of effective risk management and control environments on key digital and business transformation projects.
• Engage and foster relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership to achieve effective outcomes, e.g. ensure deliverables are clearly articulated and potential issues are promptly identified and effectively addressed.
• Mentor, coach, develop and recognise a high performing team of audit professionals fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and professional excellence.
• Remain abreast of emerging industry and NSW Government policy and regulatory developments and emerging risks in emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and emerging cyber risks.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant degree qualifications, e.g. bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, accounting or a related field.
• Appropriate professional certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) or Australian Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly desirable.
• Well-developed understanding of IT audit, business and systems transformation practices, procedures and standards.
• Well-developed understanding of NSW Government Regulation as it relates to IT systems, digital and business transformation, risk management and internal auditing.
• At least 8 years’ experience in IT auditing and business / systems transformation, and at least 5 years relevant experience in a heavily regulated sector.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership, gained through leading Technology and Transformation Internal Audit teams.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Information Technology Control Frameworks and Cyber Security, acquired through prior experience directly in ITC and/or Cyber role or adjacent role.
• Exposure and experience with global best practice of IT and Transformation Internal Audit.
• Demonstrated experience in the adoption of technology or other operational level changes that have resulted in improving Internal Audit’s efficiency and ability to provide enhanced coverage.
• Knowledge of leading practice in general insurance long tail, long term care schemes and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of NSW Government Regulation as it relates to IT systems, digital and business transformation, risk management and internal auditing.
• Member of a recognised professional body.
• Experience in continuous improvement approaches, creating solutions and problem solving.
• A broad range of experience in the management of complex and/or sensitive matters.

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

Our purpose is to care for the people of New South Wales, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. As NSW’s agency of insurance and care, in the past year we insured 338,000 businesses, covering four million workers and supporting 92,000 workers with injuries. We cared for over 1,800 people severely injured on our roads and supported more than 5,450 impacted by a dust disease. We helped 775 homeowners, insuring $20.9 billion in residential projects, and continue to protect $436 billion in NSW Government assets including iconic landmarks the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. icare continues to refine and transform how we deliver services to improve experiences for those we serve.

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.