At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk, compliance, safety and security frameworks for the NSW Government.
- Company: Join the NSW Government and make a difference in public service.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for extension, and impactful leadership role.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with executive leadership and influence strategic decisions.
- Why this job: Shape organisational culture and governance while enhancing community safety.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in risk and compliance leadership.
Talent International is currently recruiting Director Risk, Compliance and Safety to work for the NSW Government, based in Haymarket.
This is a 10 month contract, with the possibility of extension, paying between $1,000 - $1,250.00 per day + Super.
This senior leadership role will lead the development and implementation of enterprise risk, compliance, business continuity, safety and security frameworks.
You will help uplift organisational maturity, foster a strong risk culture and embed effective governance practices across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve risk, compliance, business continuity, safety and security programs.
- Establish performance expectations, quality standards and measures to monitor operational effectiveness.
- Manage engagement with the Audit and Risk Committee and provide strategic risk management advice to the Board and Executive.
- Lead the development and delivery of audit and risk frameworks to identify, monitor and mitigate organisational risks.
- Oversee WHS strategy, systems, processes and projects, ensuring compliance with legislative and statutory obligations.
- Lead protective security strategy and operations in line with NSW, Commonwealth and customer requirements.
- Maintain strong engagement with relevant security organisations to ensure an up-to-date security posture.
- Play an active leadership role in crisis management and business continuity, including acting as the interface with DCS.
- Oversee governance reporting, risk assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead communication and education strategies relating to legislative provisions, regulations, licensing requirements and compliance obligations.
- Support the delivery of business strategy, governance capability uplift and knowledge management across the organisation.
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Strong senior leadership experience across risk, compliance, governance, safety, business continuity and/or protective security.
- Experience providing strategic advice to executive leadership, boards and audit and risk committees.
- Must hold, or be able to attain and maintain, NV1 security clearance.
Director Risk, Compliance and Safety employer: Talent
As a Defence Cyber Security Assessor, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding critical technology environments. Our Canberra office fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and professional development opportunities. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and a focus on meaningful contributions to national security, we offer an exceptional environment for those looking to make a real impact in the field of cyber security.
