Senior Manager

• Full time, continuing role with the University of Sydney

• Great opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Risk, Resilience and Compliance capability within Central Operations

• Competitive salary package on offer including 17% Superannuation

About the opportunity

The Senior Manager, Operational Risk, Resilience and Compliance leads the team that manages the development, ongoing review and continuous improvement of Central Operations Services (COS) risk, resilience and compliance capabilities. This role will enable the goals of the Risk Services team and the broader Central Operations Services to be translated into business activities, effectively allocating required resources, measuring performance, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, building a positive risk and compliance culture and ensuring decisions are risk based and aligned with university risk appetite.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead the development, implementation and ongoing review of the holistic operational risk profile for the Central Operations Services (COS) business unit, aligned with enterprise risk appetite and tolerance statements, and manage risk and compliance programs for continuous improvement
• collaborate with divisional areas and central risk and compliance teams to ensure modifications to the Enterprise Risk and Compliance Frameworks, including relevant policies or legislative changes are incorporated into business processes
• provide oversight and direction for COS WHS compliance and safety management practices ensuring programs and assurance activities are delivered on time in line with business unit commitments and safety management system requirements
• ensure work is undertaken in accordance with the organisation’s values, enabling a cohesive and positive working environment.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Senior Manager, Operational Risk, Resilience and Compliance who can demonstrate:

• experience in applying business resilience and risk assessment techniques in complex industries
• excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes
• competence and experience in risk management, including the management of workplace health and safety is an important consideration
• extensive experience providing strong and adaptable leadership and direction to a diverse team including people management, managing staff performance and development
• experience with managing organisational compliance and risk and applying policy and procedures in a customer focussed environment
• managing risk based approach to business plans.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, 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 support filling out this application, please contact Kimberley Smith, on 8627 9951 or by email to kimberley.smith@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Wednesday 10 July 2024 11:59 PM