At Swinburne University of Technology, we are inspired by our vision of people and technology working together for a better world. We have an exciting ongoing full-time opportunity for a Director of Risk and Audit to lead enterprise risk management, business continuity management systems and internal audit functions across the University.
About the Role The Director of Risk and Audit will lead and develop a risk team and risk champions, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver a mature enterprise risk and compliance culture. In this strategic role, you will deliver a contemporary enterprise risk management framework, working across the University to review and update risk treatments and consider emerging risks and opportunities. As you drive continuous improvement, you will be accountable for alignment between the University's strategy, risk appetite statement and material risks including ongoing monitoring and reporting.
Key responsibilities include implementing and enhancing the Enterprise Risk Management framework, fostering a risk-aware culture within the University, overseeing the internal audit function, and participating in critical incident management.
A senior risk leader, you will be degree qualified in business, finance or related discipline and will have experience in driving risk culture and designing, implementing, and embedding enterprise risk management practices and programs in risk management and assurance within a large complex organisation. With exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, you will be an influential communicator with confidence to present to key senior stakeholders, Executive Committees and Council.
This is an opportunity for an agile and contemporary risk professional to strongly contribute to delivery of the University's Horizon 2025 strategy. Hybrid working arrangement available.
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience • Every Swinburne graduate gets a job • Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution • Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
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Applications Close: Thursday 20th June 2024, 5pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
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