Principal - Audit & Assurance

Job Description

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal awards, recognises and celebrates individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of S afety, T eamwork, R espect, I ntegrity, V alue and E xcellence. The Principal – Audit & Assurance will provide independent assurance through the auditing and review of internal standards and controls to ensure WHC are operating within risk appetite. The role will support the General Manager Risk, Assurance & Systems in implementing and maintaining a robust Assurance procedure and schedule for the company. The role will coordinate assurance activities on site and desktop including the collaboration of internal Subject Matter Experts. The individual will play a critical role in the planning, monitoring and review of the WHC Strategy and Risk Management Principles to ensure consistent application across the Business while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This is a 12-month position. What You’ll Do Lead the third line of assurance in alignment with the Whitehaven Coal Risk Framework. Develop and implement Operational Assurance procedures, reporting templates & schedule of review, ensuring all relevant standards and risks are captured in the Assurance schedule per frequency of auditing classification. Coordinate assurance activities inclusive of internal and external subject matter experts, and be responsible for the evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of internal control systems and processes. Support Risk/Control Owners with action assignment based on assurance activity findings, and deliver on designated timelines for annual reviews, assurance schedule and reporting requirements. Provide necessary services to support WHC in Third Line of Defence process including engagement with external auditors, and provide data sourced from assurance activities for the development of the WHC 5-year plan ensuring there is clear integration with WHC strategic and business outcomes within operational plans. Provide input into improvements of the HSE Management Systems and Frameworks to enhance the support they provide to the business needs while achieving desired HSE business outcomes, and provide timely, practical and pragmatic advice to operational leaders on assurance-related matters and issues that improve performance, support change implementation, manage risks and assist in decision making. What You’ll Bring Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to engage and influence large and diverse teams at multiple levels in the organisation focusing on customer requirements. Ability to work autonomously, with strong analytical and conceptual skills. Works with honesty and integrity. Tertiary qualifications in Risk, Financial or other suitable qualifications (preferred). Experience in Risk and/or Assurance roles within heavy industry/mining is preferred. Why Whitehaven Coal? Access to Salary Packaging Including Novated Leasing. Full Relocation Packages. Salary Sacrifice Opportunities. Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares. Based in our Brisbane office. Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience. Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: RSL Employment Program . Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr