Risk Consultant

Work options: Hybrid

We're the Health Insurance Fund of Australia, but our friends call us HIF and we have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Consultant with experience in a similar role and great people skills, to join our team.

About the role:

We are looking for an individual who wants to take their skills to the next level in this permanent full-time opportunity. If you are passionate about promoting the visibility and awareness of, and responsibility and accountability for risk management within HIF, then read on.

Join our Risk and Compliance (RC) team as a Risk Consultant, where you'll play a key role in driving the implementation and continuous improvement of HIF's Risk Management Framework across the organisation.

The role centres around delivering the following:

• Identify, analyse, evaluate and manage risk exposures and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support informed business decisions.
• Support the ongoing management of risks and controls, including tracking actions, and addressing control deficiencies or inefficiencies.
• Provide periodic assurance over key controls to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to business improvement initiatives that support a mature and proactive risk culture.
• Assist with maintaining relevant policies and procedures, as well as the risk management information system.
• Assist with the co-ordination of internal audit reviews and monitor the status of audit findings.
• Deliver risk management support, training and education across the business.
• Assist with the preparation and contribute to appropriate reporting for HIF's Leadership Team and Board Audit and Risk Committees.

What we're looking for in you:

These are some essential things we will look for:

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing risk.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and continuously improving enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
• Experience in risk assessment, mitigation and remediation strategies.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Skilled in drafting and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Sound understanding of private health insurance regulatory requirements, or experience in the financial services sector or other highly regulated industries.
• A minimum of 2+ years' experience in a risk-related role.

Please read the full position description attached for more specifics about the role.

About HIF:

At HIF, we're not just a national brand - we're also a tight-knit team of 125 member-focused individuals who love what we do. We are a not for profit, member focused health insurer with a passion for helping our community live healthy lives. Join our modern Community focused Hub, with excellent public transport links, just a stone's throw from Perth city centre, and make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our members. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting new career

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:

• 13% superannuation.
• Subsidised health insurance cover.
• Flexibility of Working from Home (WFH) days, 9 Day Fortnight and Additional Purchased Leave.
• Professional Development and Training opportunities including study assistance.
• Heaps of great social events with our fun-hungry Social Club.
• Paid day off for your Birthday
• Plenty of fun perks, such as bring your dog to work day, team building, lunch and learns, treat carts and more

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Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and the additional skills and experience you can bring to this role and HIF. Applications close Friday 19th September.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

HIF encourages cultural diversity and is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all employees.

We are proud of our people and the amazing things they do every day. To find out what they say about being part of HIF, check out our latest people clip here…

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