Talent International is currently recruiting Director Risk, Compliance and Safety to work for the NSW Government, based in Haymarket. This is a 10 month contract, with the possibility of extension, paying between $1,000 - $1,250.00 per day + Super.

This senior leadership role will lead the development and implementation of enterprise risk, compliance, business continuity, safety and security frameworks. You will help uplift organisational maturity, foster a robust risk culture and embed effective governance practices across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and continuously improve risk, compliance, business continuity, safety and security programs.
- Establish performance expectations, quality standards and measures to monitor operational effectiveness.
- Manage engagement with the Audit and Risk Committee and provide strategic risk management advice to the Board and Executive.
- Lead the development and delivery of audit and risk frameworks to identify, monitor and mitigate organisational risks.
- Oversee WHS strategy, systems, processes and projects, ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory obligations.




- Lead protective security strategy and operations in line with NSW, Commonwealth and customer requirements.
- Maintain strong engagement with relevant security organisations to ensure an up-to-date security posture.
- Play an active leadership role in crisis management and business continuity, including acting as the interface with DCS.
- Oversee governance reporting, risk assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead communication and education strategies relating to legislative provisions, regulations, licensing requirements and compliance obligations.
- Support the delivery of business strategy, governance capability uplift and knowledge management across the organisation.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Strong senior leadership experience across risk, compliance, governance, safety, business continuity and/or protective security.
- Experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership, boards and audit and risk committees.
- Must hold, or be able to attain and maintain, NV1 security clearance.

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📌 Director Risk, Compliance and Safety (City of Sydney)
🏢 Talent
📍 City of Sydney