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Lead with integrity, drive performance, and make a significant impact! Pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness & efficiency of our governance, risk & control systems Permanent position | 2 days in office hybrid role | Open to Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne 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.
About the role We are in search of an energetic and experienced Head of HSE & Operational Audit to become part of our team. Reporting to the General Manager Internal Audit, this leadership role is critical in delivering audit projects focused on health, safety, sustainability, and environmental risks. A key part of this role will also be delivering audits that support the delivery of Origin's key capital/major projects. The role ensures that Internal Audit adds value and improves Origin's operations by providing independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk, and control systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and delivering an annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan focussed on health, safety, sustainability, and environmental risks, including regular progress reporting. Implementing and continuously improving our internal audit methodology, incorporating advanced techniques such as AI, data analytics, and LEAN principles. Provide Providing high-quality, independent, and objective assurance to key stakeholders, recommending value-adding, commercial, and achievable actions. Leading and participating in audit assignments, ensuring effective scope development, resource allocation, and concise reporting. Managing and developing a team of internal audit professionals, fostering a supportive and high-performance work environment. Liaising with external auditors and managing co-sourced supplier relationships to ensure understand and advise on up-to-date industry and better practices. Driving strategic transformation initiatives within the audit team and across Origin, where required. What will you bring? You will be a proactive, strategic leader with a passion for health, safety, and environmental auditing. You will have a proven track record with large, multi-location listed corporations at a Board and Executive management level. With a passion for leading and developing your people. You will also demonstrate:
Minimum of 10 years' experience in HSE and/or operational audit and/or assurance roles, within senior management positions. Relevant professional certification (e.g., Engineering, OH&S, Chartered Accountant/CPA). Strong knowledge of operational internal audits, HSE risk management, and major/capital projects. Proven ability to manage teams of auditors and concurrent projects. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. An aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and influencing change. A willingness to travel for short periods within Australia to deliver assurance needs. Energy, Utilities, Retail, Financial Services, Industrial Manufacturing or Mining industry experience Experience in operational or HSE roles. Experience in supporting the delivery of major/capital projects. Knowledge of relevant legislation and risk and assurance frameworks. So why join us? Contribute to Australia's low-carbon economy and shape the future of energy. Join a dynamic team with inclusive leadership, where your ideas are valued. Embrace work-life balance with a hybrid working model (2 days in the office). Enjoy a central CBD location with easy access to parking and public transport. Unlock discounted Origin benefits on Electrical, Gas, and Internet services. 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.
To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/ You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & 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.
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