Exciting opportunity to provide leadership across a diverse Risk portfolio Full-time role located in Camperdown, Sydney Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% Superannuation About the opportunity The Associate Director, Risk Strategy and Advisory, plays a strategic and influential role in shaping the University's enterprise risk and resilience landscape. This role provides senior-level expertise and thought leadership in the development, implementation, and continual enhancement of the University’s risk management and organisational resilience frameworks. The incumbent is responsible for owning key enterprise-level frameworks and governance artefacts, leading university-wide risk initiatives, advising senior executives on complex risk matters, and driving the integration of risk-informed thinking into strategic planning, performance management, and critical decision-making. The role leads high-impact risk programs, enterprise-wide risk identification efforts, and organisational resilience capability uplift, ensuring alignment with the University's strategic direction, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite. This role is therefore frequently required to engage with Heads of Portfolios, Pro-Vice Chancellors, Deans, Faculty General Managers, Heads of School and Deans and other senior staff of the University on behalf of the Chief Risk Officer and will often be contacted by them for advice and support. Your key responsibilities will be to: lead the risk management team in continuously improving and implementing the Risk Management Strategy, risk management related initiatives and risk management services lead the continuous development and improvement of the University’s enterprise risk management and organisational resilience frameworks build and maintain effective working relationships and strong rapport with key stakeholders to proactively influence compliance to Risk Management and Organisational resilience Frameworks and build University risk culture maturity continuously improve, implement and manage risk exposure measurement and monitoring continuously improve, implement, and analyse risk insights arising from the amalgamation of the risk management team’s work lead and manage the drafting of risk management reports to University Executive and Senate drive and track portfolio efficiencies identify and deliver specific Risk Management Projects provide strategic advice to the Chief Risk Officer and other team members on risk related insights. Your skills and experience: extensive experience in managing and delivering a program of work in risk management or related field experience applying business resilience and risk assessment techniques excellent business acumen and strategic thinking skills together with effective leadership and people management skills proven experience in leading teams to continuously improve team strategy, delivery and influence culture across an organisation. proven experience in data analysis, program tracking and reporting. strong knowledge of the field of risk management services and organisational resilience including planning and design of risk plans/processes that support organisational effectiveness effective management of a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects and the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships with industry providers ideally Postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience in management and business administration or relevant technical domain, and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. The Ideal Candidate: Exceptionally Capable : Demonstrates sharp analytical thinking and the ability to rapidly synthesize complex, often conflicting information to develop clear insights. Very High Emotional Intelligence : Adept at understanding and navigating the emotions of self and others—essential for influencing, resolving complex stakeholder concerns, and leading teams through ambiguity. Thrives in Complexity and Variety : Genuinely enjoys facing challenging, unpredictable environments where no two days are the same. Approaches dynamic situations with curiosity and adaptability. Positive Problem Solver and Collaborator : Tackles issues with optimism and creativity, engaging others constructively and building consensus across diverse groups. Calm Amid Uncertainty : Brings clarity and composure when targets shift, ambiguity rules, and the stakes are high—guiding others through uncertainty and change with confidence. Synthesizer and Sense-Maker : Distils large volumes of varied information, making sense of it for executives and teams, and providing clear guidance and actionable advice. Flexible and Resourceful : Comfortable adjusting strategies in response to rapid change or emerging risks and can “bring order to chaos” while maintaining strategic focus. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Term and remuneration This role is full-time. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the position description for further details. Position Description For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sajad Bahram (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on 0433 694 010 or sajad.bahram@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Tuesday 05 August 2025 11:59 PM