Details - Risk, Audit and Insurance Advisor
Risk, Audit and Insurance Advisor
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Work type: Continuing
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Accounting, Audit and Finance
* Full time, Continuing position
* Located at La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora)
* Flexible work arrangements to ensure you keep your life-work balance
* Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits
About the position
The Risk, Audit and Insurance (RAI) team is responsible for overseeing risk management, internal audit and insurance across La Trobe University.
The Risk, Audit and Insurance Advisor will prioritise customer engagement by providing proactive and timely professional advice to facilitate informed decision-making.
The position involves offering guidance on all aspects of risk management, internal audit and insurance matters. A key objective is to assist business unit leaders to manage risks according to the University's Risk Management Framework, ensuring both strategic and operational priorities are upheld across the University.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
* Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business or Law with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
* At least 5 years' experience working within the risk and internal audit functions of large organisations and possessing a strong understanding of insurance principles (and contractual indemnities) – all relevant to the role duties outlined in the Position Description.
* Demonstrated experience in business continuity management is highly desirable.
* Strong organisational skills, able to work under pressure managing multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships at all levels of an organisation.
* Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, that enable clear and articulate presentation of complex information in a meaningful and usable format (including experience in drafting reports).
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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* Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55 pm, Monday the 1 st of September 2025
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
* Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Advertised: 19 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Join La Trobe and provide professional advice on all aspects of the risk management, internal audit, and insurance functions of the university.
Join La Trobe and provide professional advice on all aspects of the risk management, internal audit, and insurance functions of the university.
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