Risk and Assurance Specialist

Employment Type: Full- time, continuing contract
Remuneration: Senior role- Competitive Salary Package
Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)
About UNSWUNSW 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. This role is based in VP HR Office Team, within the Operations Division at UNSW.
Why your Role Matters As the Risk and Assurance Specialist sitting within our HR Quality and Compliance function, you will play a crucial role in uplifting the University’s HR-related compliance capabilities. Working closely with Quality and Compliance team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive controls and Assurance strategies in line with UNSW’s strategic priorities and responsibilities.
As a Risk and compliance expert, you will provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services to our internal stakeholders that ensures compliance to key HR standards and builds compliance and risk management into our business-as-usual practices. This role reports directly to the Director, Employee Relations and works collaboratively across the HR function to build existing capabilities and ensure the seamless integration of improved assurance activities.
Accountabilities:
Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive HR Compliance Assurance framework.
Oversee compliance processes and procedures around fair work, EA compliance, working with children checks, recruitment, record keeping, conflicts of interest, and visas.
Proactively identify and prioritise HR-related risks to help the business design and operationalise mitigation efforts.
Provide technical expertise and comprehensive analysis of risk areas to implement best practice as well as overseeing continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as SME for compliance matters and actively liaise and consult with HR, Faculties and Divisions stakeholders.
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of assurance activities, developing high quality reports in collaboration with the Workforce Analytics
Who you are: We’re seeking a strong background in Risk and controls, ideally within a professional HR setting. As a natural problem solver and analytical thinker, you’ll bring existing experience in controls design to implement and improve quality assurance processes and practices in a large and complex environment.
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.
How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Tuesday 5 February by 11:55pm. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
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
Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions and salary sacrifice.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition ConsultantE: katherine.molloy@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
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.