Governance & Compliance Officer

Job Description:

• Permanent role
• Support UNSW IT
• Flexible working arrangements

UNSW IT is part of the Operations Division at UNSW. The IT team at UNSW plays a critical role in enabling the University’s teaching, research, and industry engagement. Our priorities are to drive innovative technology architectures and be a trusted advisor and service partner to the University to enable its ambitious digital aspirations.

The Governance & Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, monitoring and reporting on systems and processes to support governance and compliance within the UNSW Information Technology department (UNSW IT). They also work with colleagues across the university to ensure alignment with broader UNSW compliance planning and frameworks.

The role works closely with the IT Executive Team, reports to the Executive Officer and provides advice to the Chief Information Officer.

In UNSW IT, we are committed to creating a great place to work as well as doing great work. We are proud to contribute to a University that is known globally for the impact of its research and teaching.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain governance systems, tools and processes related to the management of risk, audit, legal compliance, and business continuity to embed a positive compliance and governance culture across the organisation.
• Lead the coordination and departmental responses to UNSW Internal and External Audits and maintain effective monitoring systems to ensure agreed delivery dates for audit actions are met.
• Lead UNSW IT participation and reporting for University risk management processes
• Provide advice and support to UNSW IT Leaders and Managers on risk management practices.
• Attend and present at relevant committee meetings on behalf of the Office of the CIO.
• Assist with the drafting and submissions of relevant papers, briefs and reports.
• Lead the development and implementation of UNSWIT policies in line with the UNSW Policy Framework and develop frameworks and systems for policy compliance and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate communication and awareness programs on governance, risk and compliance practices for UNSWIT.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of governance, risk and compliance frameworks and their application in a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable understanding or experience with applying industry recognised risk management and governance standards eg. ISO31000, ISO9000 and COBIT5.
• An understanding of qualitive and quantitative risk methodologies to assess and manage risk.
• Experience working in a similar role within an IT organisation would be beneficial to the role but is not required.
• Experience in coordinating compliance audits and anticipating and mitigating emerging issues.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective risk mitigation controls within a complex organisation.
• Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

More Information

For more information please see the Position Description

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience.

Applications close:

11.55pm, 14^th February 2023

Benefits and Culture:

• UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements

Contact

Amy Denney

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

e: [email protected]

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.