Risk and Audit Analyst

Seeking an experienced Risk and Audit Analyst to join Swinburne University
- Fixed-term position ending in January 2026 at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
- HEW 8 position | 17% super | flexible/ hybrid options available

Are you passionate about creating a culture of risk-based decision making, accountability, and assurance? Join a dynamic university environment where your expertise will make a lasting impact. As the Risk and Audit Analyst you will be a key support to the Director, Risk & Audit and play a vital role in enhancing risk management and internal audit practices across the institution.

In this highly collaborative position, you’ll work with stakeholders across the university to identify and manage risk, contribute to audit reviews, and help drive ethical, transparent operations. If you're a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Be part of a forward-thinking team in a values-driven organisation—and help shape a resilient, high-performing future for the university.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a medium to large sized organisation, in the key accountabilities below:

- Solid experience in a similar role with a sound understanding of risk management principles and/or audit practices in a large complex organisation.
- Proven ability to provide organisation-wide risk management (and business continuity) advice including support to risk identification, analysis, treatment, monitoring and review.
- Experience in scoping and executing internal audit and other assurance activities including reporting and review through to sign-off and completion.
- Knowledge of business continuity theory and practice, along with experience of business continuity in a large organisation.
- Ability to effectively manage stakeholders of varying levels of seniority and technical sophistication to build strong relationships and advise effectively in risk management and audit.

**Qualifications**
Preferred - Post graduate qualifications (or progress towards) in at least one area relating to risk management, audit, general business, or similar (or equivalent combination of education/experience).

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Tuesday 13th May at 5pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology to work together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

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