This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, detail-oriented risk management professional to manage the enterprise risk function, enhance managing risk capabilities, and coordinate Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ’s) enterprise risk management framework (ERMF), policy and associated processes and systems

Job details

In this role you will:

• Manage the Senior Risk and Compliance Officer position including performance management and feedback, development, recruitment, and other human resource activities.
• Lead, maintain and manage the ongoing development of the LAQ ERMF including undertaking risk assessments, maintaining risk registers and coordinating reporting on strategic, operational and organisational risks and controls to the executive leadership team, Finance and Governance Committee, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and the LAQ Board.
• Develop and maintain the strategic risks register in line with the ERMF and Board-approved risk appetite and collaborate with service delivery areas to identify risks and ensure operational risk registers are developed and risks are being managed.
• Provide specialist advice and analysis to senior leaders to influence and operationalise the organisation's risk strategy and appetite.
• Develop, organise and deliver training on managing risk, developing risk registers and risk reporting, including risk metrics.

You will have:

• Experience in risk management particularly in the application of risk management tools, strategies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and risk frameworks and processes, consistent with Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZ) and International (ISO) standards and have conceptual, analytical and research skills including the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills and can write in a clear, concise and articulate manner. You also work independently and as part of a team, plan ahead, monitor task progress and meet deadlines.

What we offer you

• 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• 12.75% employer super contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

If this opportunity sounds right for you, see the full position description below for how to apply now for your chance to make a positive impact and work for a supportive organisation that makes a difference.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• LAQ Information Kit for Applicants (PDF, 448KB)
  Application Kit
  
  LAQ_00058 Employee Benefits(2) (PDF, 277KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AO7 Coordinator Risk Position Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description