About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Group Head of Internal Audit to lead and continuously evolve Lendlease's Internal Audit function. Reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee, with a dotted reporting line to the Group CFO, this highly visible leadership role is responsible for providing independent assurance to the Board and Executive Leadership Team while driving a forward-looking, technology-enabled audit and advisory capability across the Group.
As a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO and Executive Leadership Team, you will shape and execute the Group Internal Audit Strategy and Plan, ensuring a risk-based approach that focuses on the most significant strategic, operational, financial, regulatory and health and safety risks facing the business. You will play a critical role in strengthening governance, enhancing internal controls and providing insights that support informed decision-making across all Lendlease segments and operations.
Leading a team of Internal Audit professionals, you will oversee the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan, establish and maintain Group-wide audit frameworks and standards, and ensure a coordinated assurance approach across the enterprise. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide independent challenge and advice while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and risk awareness.
About You
This position requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, finance or operational leadership within a large and complex organisation. You will bring strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of governance and control frameworks, and a proven ability to influence Boards, Audit Committees and senior executives. Your ability to navigate complexity, build trusted relationships and lead high-performing teams will be critical to your success.
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative executive who combines technical expertise with sound judgement, credibility and a passion for delivering meaningful business outcomes. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, bringing a forward-thinking approach to assurance, governance and organisational effectiveness.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical Group function, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen governance, drive continuous improvement and help shape the future of assurance across Lendlease.
To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers
At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.
Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, finance, or operational leadership within a large and complex organisation
- Strong commercial acumen
- Deep understanding of governance and control frameworks
- Proven ability to influence Boards, Audit Committees, and senior executives
- Experience navigating complexity and building trusted relationships
- Experience leading high-performing teams
- Technical expertise, sound judgment, credibility, and strategic leadership capability
What We Do
Together we create value through places where communities thrive. Every day, people around the world live, work, shop, play or travel via an asset created by Lendlease. Lendlease is an international company with an Australian heritage, as well as local expertise across the core markets of Australia, Asia, the Americas and Europe. Very few organisations can build cities from scratch, including the infrastructure to connect people, with skills to design, develop, fund, build and manage, but we can. Our projects span key sectors including development, construction, communities and healthcare development. We purposefully seek to hire people who share our values and passion to make a positive impact. Whether big or small, we make a difference and all of us have a part to play in our success. Together we make a difference.
