Senior Advisor Assurance

A fabulous permanent opportunity to join our growing Risk and Assurance team.

Reporting to the Head of Assurance & Risk, and working closely with various stakeholders, the 
Senior Advisor Assurance supports the operations of the VBA's assurance framework across 
the organisation. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Advisor Assurance assists with the 
delivery of key functional requirements including assurance reviews, examining control 
effectiveness and efficiency, and implementation and testing of business continuity 
management activities.

The role works closely with business stakeholders across the organisation to facilitate activities 
that provide assurance to the VBA Commissioner, Audit and Risk Committee and Executive 
Leadership Team on the effectiveness of the VBA's management assurance functions, 
compliance with Standing Directions under the Financial Management Act 1994, and business 
continuity management planning and preparedness. 

Who we are looking for?

1. Knowledge and understanding of risk management standards or requirements (e.g., ISO 31000, Victorian Government Risk Management Framework)
2. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of business continuity programs including an understanding of AS ISO 22301:2019 and supporting guidance.
3. Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, negotiate and influence with a diverse range of stakeholders and proactively anticipate needs.
4. Qualifications in management, business, economics, statistics, data, or other disciplines with a risk or assurance focus would be highly regarded.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via *******@vba.vic.gov.au.

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

Working at the VBA - what you can expect

• A hybrid working model
• Challenging work and a continuous learning environment
• Flexible work options including part-time, compressed work schedules, flexible start and finish times, and purchased leave options.
• A competitive salary
• 11% superannuation 

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
• Any other quals or licence if applicable

Important information

• Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted.