At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing recent banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.

Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work

We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day.

Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.

We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our vision is to build a world‑class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.

Job Description

Now, about this opportunity…





This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape Judo's Internal Audit function.

As Head of Internal Audit, you'll provide independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across the Bank while serving as the principal Internal Audit adviser to the Board Audit Committee.

Reporting functionally to the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the General Manager Finance, you'll play a critical role in establishing and leading Judo's future co‑sourced Internal Audit operating model. You will be responsible for building capability, driving audit excellence and ensuring Internal Audit remains aligned to Judo's strategic objectives, risk profile and regulatory obligations.

This is both a strategic leadership role and a hands‑on transformation opportunity, requiring someone who can build, influence and deliver while maintaining the independence and objectivity expected of a modern Internal Audit function.

If that excites you, this just might be your dream job:

- Lead the establishment, implementation and ongoing operation of Judo's co­sourced Internal Audit model.
- Act as the principal Internal Audit adviser to the Board Audit Committee, providing independent insight on governance, risk and control matters.
- Develop and maintain Judo's Internal Audit strategy, audit universe and risk‑based annual and multi‑year audit plans.




- Oversee delivery of the approved Internal Audit program, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based and commercially pragmatic assurance outcomes.
- Establish and maintain Internal Audit methodologies, frameworks, policies and a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
- Monitor emerging risks and recommend changes to assurance coverage to meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the selection, mobilisation and ongoing management of co‑source providers, ensuring quality, independence, knowledge transfer and value delivery.
- Recruit, develop and lead Judo's Internal Audit team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Build strong and constructive relationships across the organisation while maintaining Internal Audit independence.
- Partner with Executive leaders, Risk, Governance, External Audit and other assurance providers to maximise assurance effectiveness and minimise duplication.
- Support engagement with APRA and other regulators on Internal Audit‑related matters and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Maintain continuity of audit coverage during the transition period and provide clear reporting on implementation progress, risks and readiness.
- Assess future Internal Audit capability, capacity and operating model requirements, providing recommendations to support Judo's ongoing growth.

Qualifications

You’ll likely bring:

- Significant senior Internal Audit leadership experience within banking or a regulated financial services environment.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with Boards, Audit Committees, Executive leadership teams and regulators.
- Proven expe

📌 Head of Internal Audit (Melbourne)
🏢 Judo Bank
📍 Melbourne