Position No: 0063621
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Business Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693– $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Independently oversee the operational risk profile across various shared services at the University to ensure effective risk management.
- Drive risk awareness and proactive management by providing expert guidance and fostering collaboration across operational teams.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
As the Operational Risk and Compliance Lead, you will oversee the identification, assessment, and management of operational risks across Business Services, with a strong focus on the University’s IT function. You will lead compliance reviews, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and coach shared services teams in embedding effective risk management practices. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will provide frameworks, tools, and guidance to strengthen operational risk controls and mitigation strategies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the identification, evaluation, and management of operational risks within Business Services teams, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and improve awareness of risk management practices among operational managers.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders across Cybersecurity, Technology, Finance, and other areas to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOCI, DISP, and PCI DSS.
- Preparing reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, communicating risk assessments and progress on treatment plans, while fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
Who we are looking for
You will have a collaborative, outcome-focused approach, with strong relationship-building skills across different operational disciplines. You will be highly analytical, with the ability to make sound recommendations on operational risk issues and effectively communicate complex topics to diverse stakeholders. Your ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change will ensure success in a complex organisational environment. Additionally, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working across a diverse and fast-paced part of the University.
You will also have:
- A degree in business, information technology, or a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Audit and risk-related certifications (e.g. CRISC, CISSP, CISA) are desirable.
- Proven experience in end-to-end risk management and compliance, particularly in IT and/or non-IT operational areas.
- The ability to adapt risk management practices to various contexts and operating environments.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Business Services
Business Services provides a full range of class leading information technology, facilities management, finance, HR and health and safety services to all operating entities of the University. The Planning and Assurance team works with the leadership team across these functions to ensure service delivery meets operational and strategic needs and that opportunities for improvement are prioritised and implemented. The team also support planning and governance for the portfolio and delivers people initiatives that make Business Services a dynamic and rewarding place to work.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 20 March 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description:0063621 - Operational Risk lead.pdf
Position Description
