Head of Audit, IT & Transformation Assurance

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

Your New Role Looks Like This:

Are you a forward-thinking audit leader with a passion for technology, transformation, and data? At Australian Unity, we’re on a journey of significant digital and strategic change—and we’re looking for a dynamic Head of Audit – IT & Transformation to help us get there.

This high-impact role leads our internal audit activity across IT, data, and major transformation projects. You’ll also be at the forefront of innovation in the audit space—using data analytics and AI to drive deeper insights and deliver real value to the business.

As a senior leader, you’ll provide trusted assurance and advice on our technology and transformation risks, help us strengthen our internal controls, and guide a high-performing team of internal auditors and data experts.

What you’ll lead and deliver:

• Strategic audit planning: Shape and drive the Internal Audit Plan across IT, and enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• IT audit excellence: Oversee delivery of high-quality audits in complex IT environments. Apply deep expertise across a variety of systems and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, Agile) to surface key risks and opportunities.
• Project assurance: Lead end-to-end audits of major transformation projects—ensuring strong governance, milestone tracking, and risk management across delivery methodologies (Agile,  DevOps).
• Data-led insights: Apply a risk-based approach to leverage data analytics and AI to elevate audit reviews and boost assurance coverage.
• Innovation in audit: Champion the use of Ai and other tools like Digital ACL Analytics and Tableau to drive testing efficiency and actionable insights.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Engage with senior leaders across the organisation—including the CIO, IT leadership, and cross-functional executives—to build trusted relationships and develop a deeper understanding of the business to provide meaningful insights.
• Team leadership: Inspire and empower a team of 3-5 auditors and data analytics professionals. Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and growth, aligned with our purpose and values.
• Organisational impact: Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, lead key risk and people management processes, and support our broader strategic ambitions.

 About You:

• Strong knowledge and experience in auditing IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and related controls, ensuring effective risk management and security.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee audits for large-scale business projects, evaluating project risks and controls, performance, timelines, and adherence to budget and other key controls. 
• Experience in working in agile environment, agile principles and ways of working.
• Experience  in using data analytics tools (e.g., ACL,  Tableau) to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and apply insights to improve audit and operational processes
• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• A strategic mindset and a passion for making an impact, continuous improvement and innovation

What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.