Risk Advisor

Overview:

• Full Time, Fixed Term until September 2025

• HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD Campus

About the Position
The principal function of this role is to support the team and the Director, Risk Management in building a global risk management function which is able to provide insights and advice on risk management activities. The position requires a 'whole group' approach to RMIT's operations and is critical to ensuring that the risk management framework adequately covers key operational and strategic risks, both domestically and offshore.

About You

This position is perfect for someone looking to further develop their skills in the risk management space, as training and mentoring will be provided. We are seeking candidates with strong administrative and/or project management skills who excel at keeping operations moving smoothly. A keen attention to detail and the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels is essential.

Technical skills required for this role include proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for managing information. An understanding of RiskWare and Power BI is desirable, however, not essential. If you are highly organised, have excellent time management skills, and are looking to grow your career, we want to hear from you!

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Experience in risk management and/or compliance/audits, this is not essential and any related discipline in the education sector will be considered.

• Knowledge of industry and professional standards, frameworks and tools to support risk management and compliance or any other related frameworks.

• Writing management reports and managing governance reporting requirements.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Diagnostic and analytical skills to identify and drive creative and pragmatic improvements.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and build internal and external relationships.

• Flexible, adaptable, with an ability to manage various tasks simultaneously while being pro-active, customer focused, and solutions oriented.

• Ability to work in a team environment with workload allocation and rotation as required balancing demand for services.

• Proven ability to work with detail, analysing data in an organised and objective matter to determine actions and recommendations based on data insights gathered.

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholder groups and drive positive stakeholder experience while ensuring compliance with processes and policies.

About the Enterprise Risk Management Team

Enterprise Risk Management Team is a small but focused group reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Enterprise Risk Management Team provides University -wide risk management support to the various RMIT colleges/portfolios/entities in ensuring that risks are considered, understood and effectively managed across all activities. Our team can provide guidance and advice on risk management including all the relevant tools and guides available to assist you in managing your risks. We also manage the protection and insurance arrangements within RMIT. We have a comprehensive insurance program protecting our assets, staff and students.

Our services include:

• Establishing and maintaining the University-side risk management framework

• Overseeing and reporting on RMIT Groups Risk Domains and Tier 1 Risks (i.e. the most material risks to the university)

• Providing guidance/support to enable you to assess and manage your risks effectively

• Insurance management services

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Michael Rosslind (Assistant Director, Strategic and Enterprise Risk) via email [email protected].

Position Description - Risk Advisor

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

#LI-Hybrid

Applications Close:

1 May 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.