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Risk Manager, Internal Audit and Risk - Cairns
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An exciting opportunity exists to join Internal Audit and Risk as a Risk Manager. The role supports the implementation and evaluation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, risk reporting, and the development of risk capability across Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The Risk Manager ensures effective risk management processes are embedded to support strategic objectives and assists the Director, Internal Audit and Risk with strategic, operational and clinical risk oversight.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH679503 |
| Closing date | 16-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Bharat Nigam |
| Contact details | 0414 371 858 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Internal Audit and Risk Team provide independent assurance and advisory services to the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Board Audit and Risk Committee. The team supports the Health Service to achieve its objectives by systematically evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal control processes. Reporting functionally to the Health Service Board (via the Audit and Risk Committee) and administratively to the Chief Executive, the unit promotes accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across CHHHS.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Foster and promote a positive risk culture through leading strategic and organisational risk management activities.
- High level communication and consultation to provide high-level advice and support to the CHHHS Executive and Directors.
- Proactively identify, assess, prioritise and support the effective management of risks, issues and opportunities affecting the achievement of risk management objectives.
- Through a coordinated approach to the organisational risk management process and the evaluation and regular review of the CHHHS risk.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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