Date: 1 Sept 2026
Location: West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Company: Liontown Resources Limited
Risk and Compliance - Advisor
Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) | Perth | Monday–Friday
Who are we?
Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is an ASX listed company with a focus on battery minerals. We aim to be an ESG leader in the resources sector and a globally significant provider of battery minerals for the rapidly growing clean energy market. We will do this by finding, developing and supplying the battery minerals required by the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage industries.
We control two major lithium deposits in Western Australia and have ambition to grow our portfolio through downstream expansion and exploration acquisitions.
Our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation is a Tier 1 hard rock lithium asset, recognised for its scale, grade, and longevity. Now ramping up underground production, Kathleen Valley represents one of the most significant new lithium operations globally and is central to Liontown's long-term growth strategy.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance Advisor to support delivery of Liontown’s co-sourced internal audit plan and contribute to the broader risk and compliance programme, while also supporting the Company Secretary on Company compliance matters, scheduled around delivery of the internal audit plan. The role reflects Liontown’s establishment of a Business Improvement/Internal Audit function, delivered on a co-sourced basis with an external internal audit provider.
This is a newly created position, reporting to the Company Secretary and works closely with, and under the direction of, the Principal Risk & Compliance, who sets, prioritises and reviews the role’s audit and risk work programme, engaging with corporate and site teams across the business. The role is based at Liontown’s Perth head office in West Perth, with ad hoc travel to the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation required to support audit fieldwork and reviews.
What You'll Be Doing
Leads delivery of assigned components of the co-sourced internal audit plan, including audit planning, scoping and scheduling
Coordinates co-sourced audit engagements, including day-to-day liaison with Liontown’s external internal audit provider
Leads audit fieldwork, walkthroughs and control testing across corporate and site processes
Develops working papers and evidence in line with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
Drafts clear, factual audit findings and reports, and presents outcomes for review
Monitors agreed management actions through to closure, escalating overdue items as required
Identifies process and control improvement opportunities arising from audit and assurance work
Maintains risk registers, controls and actions within the Company’s risk management system
Supports risk reviews and workshops with corporate and site teams
Assists with risk reporting for management and Board committees
Administers and maintains the Company’s governance, risk and compliance (GRC) system, including data currency and integrity, user access management and system configuration
Provides training and first-level support to GRC system users across the business
Monitors compliance obligations and related actions across the business
Supports compliance reviews and prepares associated reporting
Supports the Company Secretary with reporting and compliance obligations
Maintains compliance registers and supports the coordination of compliance attestations across the business
Supports risk and compliance training and awareness activities across the business
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in external audit, internal audit, risk or compliance, gained in a professional services firm or in industry
Experience working in the resources or mining industry is highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business or a related discipline
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, or demonstrated progress towards one
Certificates or diplomas in risk management or auditing are highly regarded
Strong analytical skills, including well-developed Microsoft Excel capability; experience with data analysis or visualisation tools such as Power BI is highly regarded
Clear, concise report writing skills, with the ability to present findings factually
Experience administering a GRC or risk management information system is highly regarded
National Police Clearance (required prior to commencement)
Pre-employment medical assessment (required prior to commencement)
Why Liontown?
By joining our team, you will be supporting the world's transition to a more sustainable future. We aim to be leaders for sustainability, social responsibility and governance practices and are developing a mine site for the future, powered by renewable energy and featuring unique and innovative mining and processing design.
For more information, please visit liontown.com
