We are Woolworths Group
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- Based in Norwest with the flexible working arrangements
The opportunity
Due to an exciting internal move we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Audit Manager - Cyber Security to lead, enhance and upskill our cyber security audit function. The role will be pivotal in leading the functional team in conducting cyber security audits and will include assessing and mitigating key cyber security risks, ensuring compliance with cyber security policies, procedures and frameworks, owning key stakeholder relationships and supervising and developing the team.
This role is based at our Head Office in Norwest Business Park, Bella Vista.
What you'll do
- Audit Leadership: Develop and implement the Internal Audit Cyber Security strategy; oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of cyber security audits; ensure audits align with standards and deliverables meet quality requirements.
- Reporting: Prepare and review detailed audit reports and presentations for management and executive leadership; provide recommendations and support for business objectives; prepare quarterly updates for the Audit & Finance Committee and support clearance meetings.
- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing cyber security audit team; foster continuous improvement and collaboration; enhance auditing techniques and processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior management and executive committee members to support audit strategy; maintain strong relationships with Cyber Security Leadership and external stakeholders; influence and drive positive change.
- Operational Excellence: Monitor strategic initiatives, stay updated on industry trends, and champion digital auditing techniques to improve audit efficiency and reduce cycle times.
- People Management: Manage and develop junior auditors; optimize staff utilization; oversee recruitment and support professional growth within the team.
What you'll bring
- Minimum 10 years in cyber security audit or a related field, including 3-5 years in a senior managerial role.
- Deep knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST) and experience with auditing cyber security tools and operations.
- Holds advanced qualifications in cyber security (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CISA) and has experience with Big 4 accounting firms in senior managerial positions.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing, and supporting team members while fostering a strong team culture.
- Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both business and IT audiences.
- Strong project management capabilities, adept at handling multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and running effective meetings.
- CA/CPA, CIA optional, reporting (e.g. Corps Act, ASIC Principles).
What you'll experience
- You will be joining Australia’s largest retailer which is also at the forefront of innovation and modern ways of working
- Flexibility is valued and supported across Woolworths Group and covers flexible work hours and locations (including working from overseas for up to 8 weeks per year), flexible career opportunities, and flexible leave options
- Career development sessions, internal networking events and mentorship/leadership programs to grow your career
- Team member discounts across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans, lifestyle and other attraction discounts
- Access to a digital platform that offers personalised programs for working parents, carers, and people leaders through our partner in Gender Equality and Parental Leave Support
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- Based in Norwest with the flexible working arrangements
The opportunity
Due to an exciting internal move we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Audit Manager - Cyber Security to lead, enhance and upskill our cyber security audit function. The role will be pivotal in leading the functional team in conducting cyber security audits and will include assessing and mitigating key cyber security risks, ensuring compliance with cyber security policies, procedures and frameworks, owning key stakeholder relationships and supervising and developing the team.
This role is based at our Head Office in Norwest Business Park, Bella Vista.
What you'll do
- Audit Leadership: Develop and implement the Internal Audit Cyber Security strategy; oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of cyber security audits; ensure audits align with standards and deliverables meet quality requirements.
- Reporting: Prepare and review detailed audit reports and presentations for management and executive leadership; provide recommendations and support for business objectives; prepare quarterly updates for the Audit & Finance Committee and support clearance meetings.
- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing cyber security audit team; foster continuous improvement and collaboration; enhance auditing techniques and processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with senior management and executive committee members to support audit strategy; maintain strong relationships with Cyber Security Leadership and external stakeholders; influence and drive positive change.
- Operational Excellence: Monitor strategic initiatives, stay updated on industry trends, and champion digital auditing techniques to improve audit efficiency and reduce cycle times.
- People Management: Manage and develop junior auditors; optimize staff utilization; oversee recruitment and support professional growth within the team.
What you'll bring
- Minimum 10 years in cyber security audit or a related field, including 3-5 years in a senior managerial role.
- Deep knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST) and experience with auditing cyber security tools and operations.
- Holds advanced qualifications in cyber security (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CISA) and has experience with Big 4 accounting firms in senior managerial positions.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing, and supporting team members while fostering a strong team culture.
- Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both business and IT audiences.
- Strong project management capabilities, adept at handling multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and running effective meetings.
- CA/CPA, CIA optional, reporting (e.g. Corps Act, ASIC Principles).
What you'll experience
- You will be joining Australia’s largest retailer which is also at the forefront of innovation and modern ways of working
- Flexibility is valued and supported across Woolworths Group and covers flexible work hours and locations (including working from overseas for up to 8 weeks per year), flexible career opportunities, and flexible leave options
- Career development sessions, internal networking events and mentorship/leadership programs to grow your career
- Team member discounts across all Woolworths Group and partner businesses, access to discounts in novated leases, share purchase plans, lifestyle and other attraction discounts
- Access to a digital platform that offers personalised programs for working parents, carers, and people leaders through our partner in Gender Equality and Parental Leave Support
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
