Join to apply for the Head of Audit - Retail role at Wesfarmers About the team Within the Wesfarmers Corporate Office, our Group Assurance team has a strong commercial focus and is responsible for the internal audit program across the Group. The team works closely with our businesses to deliver meaningful insights and provide pragmatic solutions to continually improve business performance. What you’ll do Lead the development and execution of the Internal Audit Plan across relevant portfolios within the Wesfarmers 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 internal audits and other projects across the Group 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 payroll related assurance programs or other major 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 internal audit and/or assurance role within a large complex environment (ideally a large ASX‑Corporate or professional services firm) Proven track record in auditing complex organisations and projects, delivering robust assurance and pragmatic, value‑add recommendations Strong commercial, analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a drive for delivering results Ability to collaborate with multiple organisational levels and stakeholder types Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) along with influencing and presentation skills and an ability to communicate complex topics simply Strong people management and leadership skills An inquisitive mindset! Tertiary qualification in a Commerce, Engineering or IT related discipline and have completed CA/CPA/CIA accreditation About Wesfarmers As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery. Next steps If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the 'Apply' button by Friday, 31 October 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date. For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223. J-18808-Ljbffr
