• Lead and embed a risk management and compliance culture
• Build a culture of collaboration and effective risk management
• Enjoy a regional lifestyle

The Role

• Fixed Term (up to five (5) years), Full Time
• Senior leader remuneration package in the range of $156,499 to $195,624 p.a.
• Bathurst or Wagga Wagga

The Director, Risk and Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and reporting on strong and effective compliance and risk management frameworks within the university.

This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing the universitys risk management environment, providing leadership across the university for embedding a risk management and compliance culture and managing appropriate systems and processes for effective risk reporting.

The role has strategic responsibility for the implementation and sustainability of the organisation resilience framework, including critical incident, business continuity and crisis management procedures across the university.

The Directors overall objective is to ensure that Charles Sturt University has robust, efficient risk and compliance management processes that support the achievement of the university strategy and meets legislative and regulatory requirements. A critical responsibility will be project management of identified compliance action plans to ensure regulatory compliance, and the integration of appropriate change management programs to facilitate the change required in establishing a culture of compliance and risk management.

To be successful you will have:

• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, accreditation in risk management and eligibility for membership of a relevant professional association, such as the Risk Management Institute of Australasia, and relevant experience
• Expert strategic and operational understanding of risk management and organisational assurance practices including leadership of risk identification, mitigation and management initiatives aimed at building a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Proven leadership in fostering a compliance culture and successfully engaging team members and stakeholders to operationalise and effectively evaluate compliance frameworks

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Office of Governance and Corporate Affairs (OGCA) leads the coordination and management of the governance of the university and provides executive support to senior committees of the university, including University Council (and its committees), Academic Senate (and its committees), faculty boards, and expert compliance committees that the University is required to convene in accordance with national guidelines and legislation.

Charles Sturt offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Natalie Nixon | University Secretary | email: unisec@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6338 4258

Closing Date: 11 pm, 23 August 2021