Head Of Risk And Assurance

Headline: Head of Risk and Assurance 

Attractive Market Remuneration Package | Flexible Work Arrangements | Exciting Opportunity to join the largest copper-focused Australian listed company and be a part of the global energy transition. 

About Sandfire 
 
Sandfire is a sustainable mining company transforming into a global copper producer of significance. With a demonstrated commitment to the highest safety and environmental standards, we mine copper sustainably to energise the future.  

Sandfire's values, principles and skills in copper mining and exploration have been instrumental in its success to date and will continue to define growth into the future. Sandfire is focused on delivering safe, consistent and predictable long-term performance at its MATSA operations in the Iberian Pyrite Belt and Motheo operations in the Kalahari Copper Belt. Operating across four continents, Sandfire is also delivering lasting, positive contributions to the communities where we operate. 

Copper continues to play a vital role in the electrification and decarbonisation of the global economy. With modern processing hubs in two highly prospective copper belts, attractive development options, and exciting exploration prospects, Sandfire is well placed to support the green energy transition. 

You can learn more about Sandfire on our website.  

About the Role 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and with direct accountability to the Sandfire Board and associated Committees, this role will lead Sandfire's global Risk and Assurance function, supporting the creation and protection of value to all stakeholders.

A key focus of the role is to drive the ongoing development and embedding of a fit for purpose, integrated and effective risk management and Assurance framework throughout the organisation. Additionally, the role will partner with leaders across the organisation to strengthen the understanding, identification and mitigation of Risk, supporting a robust and positive risk culture across our teams.

This role is also accountable for the oversight of Sandfire's Internal Audit Programs.

Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):  

• Lead the global Risk and Assurance function:
• Partners with the broader Sandfire risk community to develop, embed and continuously improve effective risk management practices, assisting risk owners in the identification of Risks and development of strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Lead the implementation of the 'Three Lines of Defence Model' across the organisation, including within the Assets and Group Functions roles.
• Leads the ongoing development, coordination, and oversight of the Internal Audit function.
• Develop strong and effective relationships across the organisation, building stakeholder Risk and Assurance management capabilities as the foundation to creating a robust and positive risk culture.
• Develop and embed systems and processes to provide efficient, effective, and integrated risk management and Assurance practices across the organisation, supporting timely and quality risk reporting to senior management and the Board and Leadership team.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to management, anticipating issues, estimating risks and identify proactive solutions that will help eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Travel to our global operations as required.

About You  

• Bachelor degree or above
• Qualifications in risk, compliance, or related fields
  
• At least 15 years' experience in a related field
• Experience in the implementation of Risk management frameworks and processes for global organisations
• Extractive industries / operations experience desirable

Benefits  

• Attractive, market-competitive remuneration package. 
• Salary continuance insurance scheme.  
• Flexible work arrangements. Corporate health insurance discount.  
• Ongoing professional development opportunities; and   
• Being a part of a Values-driven, inclusive, and respectful organisation.