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Form of workWho are we?
Capricorn is a member-based financial services organisation which exists to improve the lives of over 25,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand by supporting them in building stronger automotive businesses. We provide products and services including trade credit, risk protection, equipment finance, trade events, travel services, fuel cards and more. Last financial year Member purchases exceeded $2.93 billion and Member returns exceeded $72.5 million.
A great place to work
When you join Capricorn, you become a part of something bigger than a typical company, because as a co-operative we exist to improve the lives of our Members by supporting them in building stronger businesses – not the other way around.
We are purpose-led and are committed to empowering our community to thrive. Our community includes our employees, and we know what is important to them, because we asked! And here’s our commitments to you:
• Provide a diverse and inclusive workplace – because we know how important it is for everyone to be treated fairly and with respect.
• Give you flexibility – it’s important to recognise we are all unique and need to create work life balance.
• Offer paid parental leave – that supports both parent’s leave and their transition back to work.
• Create a fun environment – our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
• Work perks – that our employees actually use, such as a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more!
Role Purpose
The role is focused on ensuring that Capricorn continues to foster a strong risk management culture and is compliant with all relevant aspects of relevant legislation in both Australia and New Zealand. As part of this role, operational level support will be required to be provided in the delivery of a multi-phased privacy uplift program, as well as providing practical risk advice and guidance to the business and overseeing Capricorn’s information management practices. The position collaborates closely with legal, cyber, technology as well as various senior leaders across the business.
Key Accountabilities
• Develop and maintain Capricorn’s risk owned frameworks, policies and procedures ensuring that they are compliant, remain fit for purpose and appropriate.
• Respond to and provide proactive practical guidance and advice to the business on new initiatives, undertaking privacy impact assessments and reviewing incidents and / or issues for systemic trends, root cause and business improvement opportunities.
• Overseeing the privacy practices operating within the business, provide assurance that controls are operating effectively and report on compliance to Senior Management.
• Assess the impacts of new regulatory changes on Capricorn and support business users in the interpretation, adoptions and embedding of the requirements.
• Support the Privacy officer in the development and maintenance of a robust risk management culture through education sessions and reviewing relevant content.
• Active involvement in Risk Control Self-Assessment activities as well as assisting in the management of any regulatory engagements, requests for Information and / or privacy complaints.
Information Management
• Promote the value of information as an asset and influence appropriate actions by Capricorn Senior Leaders.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of information management practices, including standards, guidelines, policies and procedures, including the retention and disposal schedule.
• Ensure records management at Capricorn is aligned to industry standards and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations and Capricorn standards for retention, disposal and protection of Information and records.
• Assist business units to understand and adhere to their responsibilities for information management through facilitation, coaching and sharing knowledge.
• Active partnering with technology and business stakeholders to establish appropriate information management tooling to optimise records management.
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to convey legal, regulatory and policy requirements in a simplified and easy-to-understand language.
• High attention to detail with solid business analytical, and problem resolution skills.
• Project management experience with an understanding of agile methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to get work done.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to management complex stakeholder relationships.
• Awareness of the planned privacy law reforms being proposed in Australia.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience
• 5+ years hands on Consulting / compliance / regulatory risk experience, with a strong working knowledge of key Information Governance legislation including the Australian Privacy Principles and ideally the New Zealand Privacy Principles.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with privacy or areas of non-compliance.
• Strong Project Management or Delivery of complex business initiatives desirable.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce or related field is Desirable
The next steps
If you think you are the right person for this role and you believe in a Member first culture, then please apply now. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so it is better to apply sooner rather than later. If you need any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact HR at 1800 327 437.
For further Information and detail on Capricorn, please visit our website at www.capricorn.coop/careers.
