Risk Manager-QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS

One of our leading federal govt clients is seeking to engage
IT Risk Manager
for
QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS
locations
.

Please note candidate must have Baseline security clearance

Initial contract duration-
12 months

Extension term-24
months

Working arrangements -Hybrid

Job details

Our clinet is looking for a high-performing Risk Management Specialist with strong demonstrated experience in establishing risk management policies, practices and procedures specific to IT operations. The ideal candidate will have the ability to identify and assess IT-related risks, conduct and document risk assessments, develop and implement risk mitigations, and continuously monitor and report on IT operations risk posture. They will need to work closely with internal teams and managed service partners while ensuring best practice and Departmental risk management framework and standards are applied and managed.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the Department's vision and strategic priorities by overseeing the identification, evaluation, review, and management of threats and opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams and managed service partners to ensure compliance with the Department's risk management framework, and any relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards as related to IT operations and security.
• Advocate and drive a positive risk culture, one where our people are encouraged to take appropriate and calculated risks, in accordance with the risk tolerance, to achieve their objectives.
• Facilitate the continuous identification and assessment of IT-related risks, including conducting and documenting risk assessments as needed.
• Facilitate the development, approval, and implementation of risk mitigations ensuring that actions are tracked and completed in a timely manner.
• Escalate risks that exceed thresholds through the Department's approved process as outlined in its risk management framework.
• Continuously monitor and report on IT operations risk posture, status, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with other ITSM practices, such as incident, change, and problem management, to ensure transparent integration of risk management into these processes.
• Develop and promulgate risk management policies and procedures specific to IT operations, including the development and delivery of training and education within IT operations to ensure team members are aware of best practices and relevant risk management processes.
• Establish and maintain regular stakeholder meetings ranging from individual stakeholders or various groups and teams, through to formal risk governance meetings.
• Perform regular audits of IT risk artefacts to ensure compliance with frameworks, policies, processes, and integrity of data.

Essential criteria

1.Strong understanding of risk management practices and processes along with knowledge of industry standards such as the International Standard on Risk Management, ISO 31000:2018.

2.Good understanding of IT systems and networking, IT service management, cyber security, and information management.

3.Good analytical skills enabling the anticipation and critical assessment of risks.

4.Good time management, coordination, and facilitation skills enabling efficient and effective collaboration with many internal and external stakeholders.

5.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including the service providers, stakeholders, partners and colleagues.

6.The ability to drive a positive risk culture, one where our people are encouraged to take appropriate and calculated risks, in accordance with the risk tolerance, to achieve their objectives.

Desirable criteria

1.Highly desirable: 3+ years' experience working in similar risk management roles in an IT function in a large organisation.

2.Highly desirable: Demonstrated experience conducting and documenting risk assessments and managing the lifecycle of a risk from open to closure.

3.Highly desirable: Project management experience with a demonstrated ability to coordinate and track many activities across many stakeholders.

4.Highly desirable: Experience working collaboratively with large managed service providers.

If you would like to apply for the above role, then please send your
updated CV
with
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