Join a high-impact team at UniSC as a Risk and Compliance Specialist, where you'll play a key role in strengthening the University's approach to business resilience, risk management and compliance. As part of the Governance and Risk Management portfolio, you will contribute to a transparent, consistent and accountable framework that underpins the University's operations; supporting teaching, research and administration.
This is a strategically important role that combines high-level advisory responsibilities with hands-on implementation. You will lead business resilience planning, develop and deliver risk and compliance frameworks, conduct business impact analyses, manage critical plans, and provide specialist advice across the University. Your work will help embed a culture of informed risk-taking, ethical decision-making and legislative compliance across all levels of the organisation.
Working closely with stakeholders across the University community, you will help drive continuous improvement through training, assessments, control evaluations and collaborative initiatives that build resilience and ensure operational integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead business resilience and continuity planning activities across the University and maintain the University's Business Continuity and Resilience Framework, including Emergency Management and Critical Incident Plans;
* Provide subject matter expertise and advice on business continuity risks for critical university services, contracts, projects and operations;
* Conduct and support annual business impact analyses and reviews of the University's business continuity and emergency management plans; and
* Develop and implement risk and compliance frameworks, including undertaking risk assessments and recommending mitigation strategies.
What We're Looking For:
* An experienced and detail-oriented professional who understands the importance of a well-governed, compliant and risk-aware institution;
* A strategic thinker who can influence high-level discussions and deliver effective on-the-ground outcomes;
* A collaborative and consultative individual who can build trusted relationships with stakeholders and navigate complex institutional environments;
* Someone with excellent communication skills who can explain risk, resilience and emergency management concepts in a clear, actionable and accessible way;
* Someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can develop and present detailed risk and compliance reports to senior stakeholders;
* And someone who possesses outstanding stakeholder relationship and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of an organisation.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package;
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement;
* A supportive and collaborative work environment;
* The chance to work on challenging and meaningful projects that make a positive impact on organisational culture and performance;
* And the opportunity to be part of a talented and diverse team that is passionate about delivering exceptional results.
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.