Leading the University’s enterprise-wide Risk and Compliance framework.
Maintain direct reporting relationship with the Executive Team, Risk Management Committee, Audit and Risk Committee of the Board.
Design, implement and embed a contemporary risk management and compliance framework.
Strategic oversight of enterprise risk management, internal controls assurance, and risk culture across the University.
Work closely with Executive leadership, Academic Governance, the Board and its Committees.

Postgraduate qualification in Law, Risk, Governance, Business, Finance or related field.
10+ years’ senior leadership experience in highly regulated environments, with knowledge of Australian higher education regulation (desirable).
Proven track record leading enterprise-wide risk transformation and driving change in complex organisations.
Deep expertise in risk management, compliance, governance, assurance and internal controls.
Experience engaging with regulators and operating at Executive/Board level, including risk reporting and oversight.
Strong leadership, stakeholder influence, and strategic problem-solving capability, with high integrity and sound judgement.

Study free in a course/degree related to your position.
B Corp certified university – values driven, and purpose led.
Access to internal opportunities
Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation.
Competitive salary package, commensurate with the seniority of the role.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with our primary office located in Sydney.

Senior Director, Risk and Compliance

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