Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously enhance resilient risk governance frameworks and risk management strategies.
23rd September, 2024Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922.
Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase.
In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia's future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community.
Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.
About the roleThis is a key position in upholding the standards of effective risk management and compliance within Standards Australia.
Tasked with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of resilient frameworks and risk management strategies, this role plays a critical role in safeguarding Standards Australia's integrity.
This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
What you'll doLead the implementation, maintenance, and regular updates of Standards Australia's robust risk management processes.Conduct comprehensive analysis of the financial implications associated with identified risks.Perform thorough risk assessments and evaluations, leveraging a proactive approach to anticipate and mitigate potential challenges.Facilitate the alignment of operational risks with the strategic risk framework, aiding departments in creating and updating their risk register.Offer strategic advice on the effective implementation of risk management methodologies, aligning recommendations with organisational goals and objectives.Drive the continuous improvement of risk management processes.Provide clear and insightful risk reports to relevant stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of individual accountabilities and fostering a risk-aware organisational culture.Analyse and document external risks, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the external risk landscape.Review, assess, and report significant risks and issues identified or reported by the business, following the incident management process to ensure timely resolution.Develop comprehensive management plans and policies for projects, integrating risk considerations to enhance project success and mitigate potential challenges.Conduct end-to-end file risk compliance audits, ensuring adherence to established standards and regulatory requirements.Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures, recommending enhancements to adapt to evolving risk landscapes and industry developments.Take a proactive role in managing change, particularly in the context of evolving risk landscapes.About you5-7 years of experience in a Risk Manager role.Bachelor's degree in business administration, risk management, legal studies, or equivalent level of experience across required level of expertise.Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance roles.In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, governance principles, and risk management methodologies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence positive change.Strong understanding and experience applying the AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management and understanding of risk management principles in a project environmental context including risk quantification and schedule risk analysis.Experience in developing and implementing risk management policies and processes.Culture & BenefitsStandards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence.
Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer's leave, regular awards, and ongoing training.
Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off.Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your growing family.Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won't go unrecognised!Global working – do you have working rights in another country?
Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year.Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave?
5 years sounds a lot better!What's next?If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role.
Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do.
We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
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