Manager, Risk and Assurance

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

About us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
About the role
A unique opportunity to help establish the departments risk and assurance function. As the Manager, Risk and Assurance you will be responsible for promoting transparent and accountable public administration through managing DGS' risk management and assurance obligations.
Specific priorities include delivering and maturing DGS's governance and risk management framework. The role will lead the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures, oversee the internal audit provider and ensure regulatory compliance. The Manager identifies and evaluates potential risks, raises awareness of and provides guidance to DGS executives on risk management practices, and develops contingency plans. They ensure regular reports are delivered to stakeholders on risk status and provide recommendations for risk reduction.
You will also have the opportunity to lead advice on other relevant issues as needs arise, such as governance support for portfolio entities.
About you
To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

- Sound knowledge of legislation and standards governing public sector financial administration and accountability and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures related to the department of government services.
- Public sector or relevant experience in risk and assurance with a clear understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, their development and maturation in complex setting.
- Highly developed people management skills, with demonstrated experience managing, leading, and developing a team to consistently perform in a high volume, fast-paced, environment.
- Possess high level of skill in written communication, particularly with respect to presenting audit reports, engaging external auditors where required, preparing correspondence and other written material
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations. Is open to new ideas, approaches and viewpoints.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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