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Associate Director Risk, Compliance and Audit
Office of the General Counsel Division
- Employment Type: Ongoing
- Remuneration: $149,739.00 - $173,174.00; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
- Applications Close: Monday, 22 September 2025 at 9:59am
Role impact & contribution
This role will manage and lead the agency's risk and business continuity functions to improve risk management capability and enable the organisation to deliver its strategic objectives and ensure compliance with relevant government policies and obligations in relation to risk management.
Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.
We are looking for someone who is a practical and collaborative problem solver who can coach, support and in turn learn from others.
You will be joining our Risk Compliance & Audit team and will be working within the Office of the General Counsel Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.
You can read more about the role in the role description here.
What you can bring to the role
In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Experience in risk management and business continuity.
- Technical expertise in developing risk and business continuity policy and practices.
- Qualification in risk, governance or audit profession or equivalent experience for the role
Investing in you
The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will 'Buddy' you up with a team member to help settle you in.
Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:
- Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
- Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
- Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
- Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
- Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.
Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.
Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury
You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.
When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.
As you contribute your expertise, you'll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:
- Confidently handle complex and sensitive information while working with a diverse range of stakeholders, balancing different expectations and perspectives within agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of central agency processes and requirements, while building and maintaining effective working relationships across a large and dynamic organisation. Stay proactive in keeping up with innovation and best practice.
- Maintain up-to-date subject matter expertise, with a solid grasp of key issues, obligations, trends and challenges in audit, compliance, business continuity and risk management—especially in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.
Interested in working with us
Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.
Application process:
- an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
- complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
- partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.
Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.
We currently hold the following accreditations as:
- a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
- a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.
We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.
Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr Brie.Spurr@treasury.nsw.gov.au.
Close of applications: 9:59am 22/09/2025
A concurrent search is also underway.
Click "Apply" below to start your application.
Seniority level- Seniority levelAssociate
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Strategy/Planning
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