Manager, Assurance

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: forming lives to enrich the world.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget


• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements


• Generous Salary and conditions including optional salary sacrifice

YOUR ROLE

The Manager, Assurance plays a critical role in providing assurance to the Chief Risk Officer, Executive Leadership Team and the Board through independent assessment of controls. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Manager, Assurance is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and effectiveness of the MACS’ assurance program. This includes development and implementation of internal charter and procedures, internal audit program planning, assignment, and implementation of assurance activities across MACS. This position will liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support delivery, reporting on internal audit findings, monitoring implementation of corrective actions and driving a culture of assurance and accountability. This position requires strong analytical skills, diligence and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and to mitigate enterprise risks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide focus, leadership, direction and oversight of MACS’ assurance program ensuring alignment with MACS2030 Strategy, legal and regulatory obligations and industry best practice


• Develop, oversee and champion the adoption and ongoing evaluation and improvement of MACS’ assurance program including the internal audit plans


• Apply specialist knowledge in supporting internal stakeholders to develop and/or enhance controls to support effective risk management across MACS


• Conduct assessments of the quality and effectiveness of the existing controls to identify control deficiencies, potential areas of non-compliance, and opportunities for improvement


• Prepare analysis, reporting and advice relating to assurance to the Chief Risk Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Child Safety and Risk Management Committee and to the Board

ABOUT YOU

• At least 8 years’ experience in risk and assurance management, First Line or Second Line experience


• At least 2 years’ people management experience


• Demonstrated experience planning and facilitating risk and assurance workshops for all levels of internal stakeholders


• Demonstrated senior experience, leading the implementation of assurance programs across a complex, highly regulated organisation


• Understanding and experience working with ISO31000:2018 - Risk Management Guidelines and ISO 9000:2015 Quality Management Systems


• Practical experience in the design and implementation of business improvement strategies and processes with a strong drive for continuous improvement

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au

You will need to provide:

1. An up to-date Resume and

2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights, and provide evidence of this.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024