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A$217,997.00/yr - A$242,100.00/yr
Director, Audit, Risk and Safety, SEB 1, Ongoing, Sydney
This role is a salary SEB 1, with the base salary for this role starting at TRP $217,997 - $242,100 including superannuation, commensurate with experience.
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About the Role
Infrastructure NSW (INSW) is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to join our Corporate Services team as Director, Audit, Risk and Safety. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the agency’s governance, risk, compliance and safety functions, ensuring high standards of integrity, accountability, and performance across the organisation.
As Director, Audit, Risk and Safety, you will:
* Lead the strategic direction and delivery of the agency’s risk management framework and corporate governance arrangements to ensure the timely identification and mitigation of business risks, a robust assurance regime and compliance with public sector policy and standards.
* Support the Executive to uphold risk-based, ethical decision making through expert governance advice and analytical support that ensures alignment with integrity and governance standards.
* Maintain an accurate and up-to-date view of key risks and ensure timely implementation of improvements that strengthen risk management and organisational performance.
* Support and enable the Audit and Risk Committee in providing independent oversight that strengthens INSW’s integrity, enhances strategic risk management and supports external accountability obligations in accordance with the Committee’s Charter.
* Coordinate the input to production of INSW’s Annual Report to ensure timely, insightful and compliant reporting in collaboration with key stakeholders.
About You:
You are a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with:
* Professional Certification of Certified Practicing Risk Manager (CPRM) from Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA) or Member of Governance Institute of Australia (e.g. AGIA or FGIA).
* Extensive experience at a senior/executive level managing enterprise risk and safety including experience managing an internal audit program, implementing risk management frameworks, governance frameworks, compliance and assurance functions and related processes.
* Deep knowledge of ISO 31000, relevant legislation, and public sector governance frameworks.
* Proven ability to influence, lead change, and foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to provide authoritative advice across all levels.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.
For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale via peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.
Why work for INSW?
Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.
Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW’s infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.
We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.
We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.
How to Apply!
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;
* How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Director Audit Risk and Safety role?
* What unique value and leadership qualities will you bring to the role and how will you contribute to enhancing our risk, governance and safety culture?
Closing Date: Thursday 07 August 2025 [9.59am]
Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the ‘Apply now’ link below.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au
For technical support, please contact support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679
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