Head of Risk

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniti Group Limited Full time

Telecommunications (Information & Communication Technology)

Full time

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We are one of Australia's fastest growing companies. We design, build and maintain world-class digital infrastructure, encompassing fibre networks, communication platforms, residential internet and voice services.

We believe ourpeople are vitalto our success. We strive to create an environment that appeals to the very best people in the industry, providing them with an exciting, market leading and satisfying workplace, and rewarding their performance.

Exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as Head of Risk and Compliance based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane

We are seeking a leader to oversee Uniti Group's risk management, compliance, and business continuity frameworks, along with responsibility for the Group's insurance. This role involves close collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board to ensure effective delivery of corporate compliance and risk management activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and maintenance of Uniti Group's risk management framework
  • Provide guidance and support to risk owners to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls
  • Manage operational risk registers and ensure integration into day-to-day operations and strategies
  • Coordinate internal audit requirements
  • Conduct quarterly reviews and reporting of risk registers for executive leadership and board engagement.
  • Maintain and manage insurance coverage across Uniti Group
  • Liaise with insurance brokers for annual insurance program renewals
  • Manage claims and potential claims under Uniti Group's insurance policies
  • Provide advice on ad hoc queries related to insurance cover
  • Develop and implement a compliance management and monitoring framework
  • Perform compliance assessments to ensure adherence to obligations
  • Oversee quality and assurance activities, including policy and procedure development and maintenance
  • Monitor, manage, and report on compliance obligations, including legislative requirements and internal policies
  • Provide training to employees on compliance and risk-related matters
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies on compliance matters
  • Provide direction and support for preparing and maintaining business continuity plans
  • Ensure integration of plans into day-to-day operations and strategies

About you:

The ideal person for this role will have/be:

  • Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
  • Self-motivated and adept at managing priorities and time efficiently
  • Capable of collaborating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Adaptable to a dynamic, ever-changing environment
  • A team player who can effectively contribute and share knowledge and skills
  • Innovative mindset, constantly seeking creative solutions to enhance past experiences
  • Takes the initiative for continuous personal development, consistently identifying and honing skills and talents
  • Demonstrates integrity through honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness
  • Tertiary qualification in risk or governance related discipline or significant applied experience as a risk management professional, including experience in managing business continuity functions
  • Demonstrated track record of influencing stakeholders from different backgrounds to drive risk-aware business outcomes
  • Experience with Camms softwareadvantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with demonstrated experience preparing and presenting risk reports to an executive and/ board
  • Working knowledge of cyber risk, workplace health and safety risks and the telecommunications industry

About us:

Uniti Group is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We encourage applications from individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities. Diversity drives innovation and success at Uniti Group, and we provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role and have the right to live and work in Australia, we would love to hear from you Please visit our Careers Portal for current opportunities or email our HR team at [email protected] for any inquiries. Please note that we do not work with external recruiters; all recruitment is in-house.

No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.

Your application will include the following questions:

Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?

Do you have the right to work unrestricted hours in Australia?Please note if you are an Australian citizen / permanent resident or NZ citizen you should answer YES to this question.

If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, please provide details of your visa type, expiry date, and working hours restrictions if any.If you are a citizen / permanent resident simply indicate "N/A"

Please detail your minimum salary expectations (excluding super):

What is the notice period for your current employment?

Certain roles require a criminal history check to be performed as part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates. Please acknowledge that you are aware of this and are willing to participate if needed.

If you were referred, please specify Referred Employees Name

As an applicant, I fully understand that the answers I provide during the recruitment process will have an influence on the outcome and final selection process. I therefore give my permission for my answers to be discussed with those relevant to the decision making process. All questions asked are relevant to the role as well as our legal and client obligations. The information I supply to our organisation during the recruitment process is true and correct. Additionally I have read, understood and I consent to the disclosure statement.

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