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SalaryTravel Risk Assessment Officer
- Employment Type: Part Time (20 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 6 $96,960 - $103,434 (pro rata) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)
UNSW 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. It's the reason we're one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
This role will have responsibility over the review of pre-trip approvals to assess potential Travel Risks and to endorse, engage or decline UNSW supported travel for staff and HDR students as per UNSW Travel Policy, WHS & Risk policies and procedures.
The role of Risk Assessment Officer reports to Senior Manager, Business Continuity, Risk & Resilience, and has no direct reports.
Accountabilities:
- Review pre-trip approvals and assess potential Travel Risks and endorse, engage or decline UNSW supported travel for staff and HDR students as per UNSW Travel Policy, WHS & Risk policies and procedures. Escalating to the Senior Manager, Business Continuity, Risk & Resilience where required.
- Effectively use available information, resources and advice to assess non-complex travel request.
- Investigate travel plans and make recommendations in line with both university policy and procedures and government travel advice.
- Work with stakeholders (internal, external, HR, IT/Cyber, Safety, Faculties/Division leaders or research or fieldwork experts/insurance) to clarify information and seek additional details
- Provide analysis of travel assessments and make recommendations to the Senior Manager, Business Continuity, Risk & Resilience, or Director Risk for complex cases, including drafting of recommendation papers to DVC Planning & Assurance and Provost
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or knowledge of Risk Assessments or human resources/safety risks.
- Proven knowledge of ISO 31032 Travel Risk Management, understanding of security and safety principles and risks, knowledge of regulatory environment.
- Experience using critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Advanced communication skills, with experience working with senior stakeholders and ability to work with and respond to all levels of staff and students
- Ability to work independently and seek advice through engagement with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven competency in technology use, including internet research, MS Office /Office 365 and will be trained in use of specific internal systems
- Ability to provide written advice to relevant managers to inform decision making
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
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over December/January holiday period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Contact: Amy Denney: Talent Acquisition Coordinator e:
Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 18th January 2024
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.
