Consultant - Risk and Assurance

Consultant - Risk and Assurance role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

Overview

The Department of Education's Risk and Assurance Directorate is establishing a Consultant (Level 5) pool for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise up until the end of September 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

About the Directorate

The Risk and Assurance Directorate provides high-level audit and risk management services to support organisational accountability across the Department. The Directorate's services include assurance to the Director General and the Audit and Risk Committee, risk advisory, governance of externally available policies and delegations, and risk management across the Department.

The Roles

• Consultant – Risk (Level 5): You will support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Department's risk management and business continuity frameworks. This includes contributing to enterprise risk reporting, supporting business impact analyses, and maintaining risk systems and documentation. Working under the Manager, Risk and Policy Governance, you will provide advice to stakeholders, assist with data analysis and risk reporting, and contribute to building capability in risk management and resilience across the Department.
• Consultant – Policy Governance (Level 5): You will contribute to the implementation, review, and administration of the Department's policy governance framework, delegation instruments, and CEO Instructions. Your role will support alignment with legislative requirements and strategic objectives by maintaining governance systems, tracking policy enquiries, and facilitating compliance processes. You will work closely with stakeholders across the Department to provide advice, assist with policy development and review, and support the effective operation of policy governance mechanisms and approvals.
• Consultant – Audit and Assurance (Level 5): You will support the delivery of the Department's internal audit and assurance program. This includes preparing papers and minutes for the Audit and Risk Committee, assisting with the management of internal audit contractors, and contributing to audit frameworks, policies, and reporting. Under the Manager, Audit and Assurance, you will provide administrative and organisational support, prepare executive-level reports and briefings, track system-wide audit recommendations, and work closely with the Audit and Risk Committee and other stakeholders to ensure audit and assurance processes are effective and well governed.

Professional Benefits

We are located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station within a 5-minute walk or free Yellow Cat bus service stopping outside the building entrance. Various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job
   • Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
   • Indicate the position, or positions, you wish to apply for using the dropdown lists in the online application form.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents
   • A comprehensive CV (or resume) providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to the role.
   • A statement (or letter) addressing the selection criteria and key responsibilities outlined below and in the context of the role.

Selection Criteria

• Consultant – Risk (Level 5): Considerable knowledge of contemporary risk management, business continuity or incident management processes and procedures; well-developed analytical and communication skills.
• Consultant – Policy Governance (Level 5): Well-developed policy governance processes, research and analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Consultant – Audit and Assurance (Level 5): Experience in an administrative environment, research, and stakeholder relationship skills.

Other Information

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE988065

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.

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