Risk and Assurance Coordinator

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victoria University Full time
About the Role

Join to apply for the Risk and Assurance Coordinator role at Victoria University.

Location: Footscray Park Campus. Contract type: Full time, continuing. Hours: 36.75 per week. Salary: HEP 8 $110,100 - $123,987 per annum + 17% employer superannuation.

Responsibilities
  • Play a critical role in the management of risk and assurance activities across the Digital and Campus Services portfolio.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to drive risk transparency, support compliance, and enable informed decision-making through structured assessments, reporting, and ongoing controls assurance.
  • Contribute to the development and enforcement of strong risk and security practices across university operations and strategic programs, including the definition of key risk indicators, policies, standards, and governance processes.
  • Engage with portfolio leadership, DCS business units and the Enterprise Risk & Compliance team to build and mature integrated governance, risk, compliance, and assurance practices (covering digital infrastructure, cyber security, physical security, data platforms, projects, and operations, including third party risk and technology risk management).
About You

You are a strategic risk expert with extensive experience championing secure and confident decision making across large scale enterprise. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong risk and assurance capabilities, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

You will also possess
  • Ability to implement and mature risk frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and align with enterprise-wide risk policies (e.g., ISO 31000, NIST CSF).
  • Skills in designing and evaluating control environments, managing assurance programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations (e.g., SOCI, APP, TEQSA).
  • Proven capability to act as a trusted advisor—translating complex risks into actionable insights and influencing decision-making across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience leading third-party risk assessments and managing risks across digital infrastructure, cyber security, and physical security domains.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document, present, and report on risks, controls, and compliance matters.
  • Ability to anticipate emerging threats, adapt frameworks, and drive the maturity of governance, risk, and assurance practices across a complex portfolio.
Conditions & Benefits
  • Salary: HEP 8 $110,100 - $123,987 per annum + 17% employer superannuation
  • Contract Type: Full time, continuing
  • Hours: 36.75 per week
  • Location: Footscray Park Campus
  • VU offers flexible working, health insurance discounts, gym memberships, and salary packaging.
How to Apply

To view the position description please click here: Risk and Assurance Coordinator - Position Description_0925

  • A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply
  • Your resume
  • A statement addressing the Essential Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Contact

For further information relating to the position, please contact Tara Dharnikota, Chief Information Security Officer at

Our Commitments

Victoria University honours its diversity and is committed to progressive inclusivity. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or need adjustments, please contact or call

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