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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.
What you will do:
The Enterprise Risk & Quality Manager offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional in this newly created role to develop and embed a Risk Management framework across our organisation.
- Lead the evolution of existing risk management processes and controls to develop a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management framework to eliminate or mitigate risk.
- Provide enterprise-level risk trends reporting and analysis to the Board and Executive team, focusing leaders on enterprise-wide risks that could prevent delivery of core business activities.
- Provide the Executive and Board with advice and information on risk and compliance matters, including compliance with NDIS standards, alignment to NESA standards, WHS matters and reducing cyber risk.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, and work in partnership to deliver against the vision of the organisation.
- Oversee all insurance policies and claims.
- Oversee the provision of training, tools and templates to assist stakeholders with Risk Management throughout the organisation.
- Keep abreast of relevant legislative changes and best practice related to contemporary risk management and provide advice and guidance to risk owners.
What you bring:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a risk role, financial services role or related field, preferably within the Human Services or Education sector.
- Tertiary qualification in business, accounting, finance or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in embedding a Risk Management Framework across a complex organisation.
- Critical thinking with an analytical approach.
- Experience analysing information/data and providing recommendations to leaders.
- Ability to collaborate and work with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common goal.
- Demonstrate strong business acumen and is a change leader.
- Comprehensive regulatory and industry standard knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills - oral, written and presentation.
- Working with Children Check clearance (NSW) for paid employment.
- National Police Clearance (initiated by Aspect).
- NDIS Worker Clearance and completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Hybrid working between the office and home
- Freshly fitted out workspace with end of trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood station, dining and retail
- Employee referral incentive
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply
Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional.
Enquiries should be directed to:
David Dunne, Head of People, Culture and Safety, ******@aspect.org.au
Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.
Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au
