Policy and Risk Adviser

• Fixed term, parental leave cover, maximum term until 25 October 2024.
• Work in an iconic building in one of Melbourne's most recognisable landmarks!
• Employee benefits include a 10% discount at Readings bookstore and Mr Tulk Café!

About the Library

State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.

State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

About the Opportunity

The Policy and Risk Adviser is responsible for supporting State Library Victoria's Policy and Risk framework, in accordance with Victorian Government requirements and recommendations, to facilitate compliance and support achievement of the Library's strategic priorities.

This is a crucial role in providing high-quality research, policy advice, and Risk management expertise to ensure the effective governance of risk, privacy, policy, and compliance matters within the organisation.

The Senior Policy and Risk Adviser is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:

• Implement a streamline process for coordinating risk assessment activities across the organisation.
• Support robust privacy policies aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate the impact of privacy risks on the organisation.
• Improve privacy management frameworks.
• Foster effective collaboration with stakeholders through facilitation of meetings and communication channels.
• Maintain comprehensive registers to support informed decision-making and compliance with standards and regulations.

About You

The ideal candidate comes with a deep  understanding of risk management principles, privacy regulations, policy development processes, and compliance frameworks relevant to the Library's operations.

In addition, you will come to us with:

• Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, information management, risk management, policy, law, or a related field.
• Proven experience in policy development, risk management, and privacy compliance, preferably within a similar organisational context.
• Demonstrated practical working experience with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices related to risk, privacy, and policy governance.
• A documented track record of stakeholder management through strong analytical, research, as well as communication through articulating complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple tasks, work effectively under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with diverse and multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement, including facilitation and collaboration across various organisational functions.

State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.

The following documents should be attached to your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement. 

(for more information on format and content of your application, please see Preparing Your Application on the Careers.vic page).

Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Lorena Gordon (Head of Finance) at *******@slv.vic.gov.au.

For assistance with the application process, or to discuss options for internal transfers, please contact the People team at **********@slv.vic.gov.au.

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Reasonable Adjustments

We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team on **********@slv.vic.gov.au. If you are unable to make this deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances, please get in contact to obtain a short extension to the deadline.

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