Risk and Compliance Manager

Job no: 492274
Work type: Continuing full time
Vacancy type: External Vacancy, Internal Vacancy
Categories: Finance, Legal

·  Newly created autonomous role

·  Attractive salary package including 17% superannuation

·  Conveniently located in Sydney's north-west technology corridor

Macquarie University is one of Australia's leading research universities and is renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, its globally focused curriculum and highly-skilled graduates. Located on beautiful 126 hectare parkland, the University boasts first-class facilities including a state-of-the-art library, the country's most technologically advanced hospital, an exceptional sports complex and is easily accessible by public transport.

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer is currently undergoing a sustained process of renewal. As part of the renewal program an organisational wide framework has been developed for managing strategic and operational risks. This is a newly established position reporting to the COO and working closely with the University's General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer.

The Role 
As the Risk and Compliance Manager you will be accountable for maintaining and monitoring the risk registers for the University and its faculties/ offices; establishing and maintaining the University's legal compliance framework; and developing relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills To be successful in this position you will have a degree qualification in a relevant discipline with substantial experience in an audit and/or risk management role. You will possess an understanding of and have had exposure to legal compliance frameworks. Additionally you will have exceptional skills in building and maintaining constructive collaborations with senior stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.

Selection CriteriaTo be considered for this position you will need to submit, as part of your application, a separate document responding to the below selection criteria:

· Exceptional skills in planning and executing on key risk and/or compliance priorities

· Demonstrated skill and experience in the identification and mitigation of risks

· Extensive skill and experience in relationship management with senior stakeholders

· Demonstrated accountability in making informed decisions and delivering on key organisational objectives

For further information regarding this role please view theRisk_&_Compliance_Manager_PD.pdf.

Salary Package: from $104,598 - $123,090 p.a. (Level 10), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: continuing

Enquiries: Mr John Gorman, Chief Financial Officer on john.gorman@mq.edu.au or +61 2 9850 7201

Applications Close: 4 December 2012

Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTI; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.

Advertised: 20 Nov 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Dec 2012 Aus. Eastern Standard Time