Data Risk & Assurance Officer

Job no: 522499
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Information Technology, Risk & Safety, Governance, Policy & Compliance
Data Risk & Assurance Officer x2
Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
Duration: 12-month contract
Remuneration: Level 7 $106,351 - $115,103 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Data Risk Management Project (DRMP) is being undertaken by UNSW to mitigate Data Risks identified across the University for priority action.
The Data Risk & Assurance Officer is responsible for developing and implementing Data Risk management and assurance-related functions to support successful delivery of the DRMP.
The Data Risk & Assurance Officer reports to the Data & Information Governance Manager and has no direct reports.
Responsibilities:
Promote and support a culture of effective Data Risk management by conducting Data Risk assessments and evaluations and providing advice on diverse Data Risk-related issues.
Assist in the development of Data Risk analysis, management and compliance frameworks.
Maintain Data Risk management and compliance frameworks.
Identify and analyse Data Risk and quantify uncertainty to measure its magnitude on the DRMP and UNSW.
Formulate Data Risk management actions.
Review the Data Risk assessments periodically to ensure they include all potential Data Risks.
Provide ongoing management of Data Risk registers, Data Risk criteria, guides, and templates.
Work with the Data & Information Governance Manager to understand and provide support in respect of data sharing agreements and related compliance.
Assist in the development and adoption of data quality management practices at UNSW.
Contribute to the development of related policies, procedures, and other documentation.
Support the delivery of internal audit actions as they relate to data and information governance, including maintaining action registers and providing advice on Data Risks.
Prepare management reports, including reports on the performance of Data Risk management and internal controls.
Prepare agendas, minutes and meeting papers and presentations for Project Steering Committee, Technical Advisory Group, and Business Advisory Group meetings as required. Also provide coordination and quality review of papers.
Consult and work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
Who You Are:
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering Data Risk or technical/business risk management plans.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining risk registers, criteria and guides.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
Ability to work in a highly adaptable and consultative manner, working in a collaborative way to deliver the best outcomes.
Excellent time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to function effectively and independently with the capacity to take responsibility, exercise judgement and proactively address and resolve problems as they arise.
Previous experience in the higher education sector is desired.
Further details can be found in a copy of the Position Description linked below or via JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Contact: Amy Denney: Talent Acquisition Coordinator e: ********@unsw.edu.auPlease note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 21st February 2024
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 07 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time