- Join the Risk, Resilience and Assurance Team at Swinburne University
- Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
- Hew 9 + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an experienced Manager, Risk, Assurance and Resilience to lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of our enterprise risk management, business resilience and assurance programs. Reporting to the Director, Risk and Audit, you will work across the University to strengthen risk-informed decision-making, organisational preparedness, control effectiveness and build a positive risk and resilience culture. This influential leadership role will oversee the University's Enterprise Risk Management Framework, business resilience activities and annual assurance program. You will partner with senior leaders, provide strategic advice, and deliver meaningful insights that support effective governance, organisational resilience and informed decision-making across a complex and dynamic environment

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Design, implement and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, policy, procedures and supporting guidance, including promoting and advancing key elements such as risk appetite, risk culture and risk maturity across the University
- Support the maintenance of the University’s risk profiles and registers, ensuring risk information is complete, accurate, current and appropriately governed.
- Develop, review and maintain the Business Resilience Framework, Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Plans and crisis management arrangements.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate resilience (business continuity and crisis) simulations, scenario exercises and desktop drills to test organisational readiness and identify improvement actions.
- Design and deliver a risk-based annual assurance (internal audit) program to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls
- Act as a key liaison for internal audit activity, coordinating information, evidence and stakeholder responses and tracking the implementation of agreed actions.
- Build trusted relationships across the University and provide authoritative advice, facilitation and mentorship to senior leaders, risk owners and business units.
- Lead,



develop and inspire team members to achieve individual and organisational objectives through effective performance management, coaching, mentoring and professional development.

Qualifications For more information please refer to the . Completion of a bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant executive administration experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 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 recent 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.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page !

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Please Note:



Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Applications Close: Sunday October 11th at 11.30 pm

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 working 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.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

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.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

📌 Manager - Risk, Assurance and Resilience (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne