Woolworths

Control Specialist - Pay

Permanent Opportunity | Sydney location with hybrid working

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We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that 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 that reflects the diverse communities we serve. 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.

Welcome to the Risk Team

The Woolworths Risk team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

We're the strategic backbone of the business. We are a collaborative and forward thinking team responsible for ensuring we can be confident today and ready for tomorrow. 

Our work goes beyond simple compliance, we partner with the business to identify, analyze and mitigate risk all while driving a culture of smart decision making and sustainable growth. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for protecting and enabling an innovative organization we invite you to join our team and grow with the group.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Value Lead - Smart Controls we have a newly created position of Control Specialist with expertise in Pay. 

Sitting within the Smart Controls Squad in the Group Risk Platform, you will contribute to the delivery of the Group Risk objective of being confident that we are operating effectively to the Woolworths’ risk appetite, specifically by increasing controls competency and maturity across the Woolworths Group. Initially the focus will be in Pay however there will be opportunities to expand scope. 

What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery, and supporting the design, of controls-related review and assurance activities in order to assess and uplift our control effectiveness and maturity. 
• Design and implement innovative, enduring solutions for complex control challenges, for example addressing design gaps based on a deep understanding of the applicable risk, seeking to automate and streamline controls where possible, and use technology (including AI) to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of controls review, monitoring and testing.
• Act as a key controls advisor, building strong stakeholder relationships and representing the squad in cross-functional collaborations to provide expert guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement in our controls practices by developing and enhancing frameworks, tools, and processes for control identification, documentation, monitoring and assurance.
• Champion emerging trends and best practices in risk and controls, leading knowledge-sharing and training initiatives to uplift capability across the Group.

What you’ll bring

• Strong understanding of controls and control design principles, including methodologies and best practices, as well as assurance and testing.
• Subject matter expertise in Pay and Payroll-related control environments (including review, uplift and testing). 
• Effective understanding of risk management frameworks and tools, including across the 3 lines of defence/accountability.
• Ability to critically analyse data, identify trends, and propose solutions to address control design issues and any residual risk challenges.
• A creative and solutions-oriented approach to developing innovative solutions and improving existing practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex risk and controls information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead projects, guide teams, and foster a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills to effectively manage and influence relationships and outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment, readily embracing new challenges and responsibilities.

What you’ll experience

• A progressive and flexible ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and wellbeing.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

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.

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. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.