Probity Consultant

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions. In this role, you will drive implementation, ongoing management and monitoring for the SOCI program within P&C with a focus on probity checking. You will ensure Optus’ alignment with our requirements under the government regulations and Optus’ TIPCM, drive cross-functional collaboration, and embed robust data to support ongoing compliance and operational perfection. Your day to day will consist of : Program Implementation & Rollout Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of Probity Checking to meet SOCI requirements across Optus P&C. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and landmarks for each phase of the program. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure timely and effective implementation and compliance with Optus’ obligations. Monitoring & Compliance Ensure ongoing compliance with SOCI obligations. Conduct regular reviews and audits. Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and regulatory bodies as required. Partner Engagement Act as the primary P & C point of contact for SOCI-related matters. Engage with internal partners and SME's Liaise with external partners such as regulators, auditors, and industry bodies. Data Management Ensure accurate and secure data collection, storage, and reporting aligned with SOCI requirements and follow Optus privacy and data governance policies. Collaborate with Data Governance, InfoSec and Privacy teams to maintain data integrity and accessibility. Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools for SOCI metrics. Project Management Apply -practice project management methodologies to drive program success Track progress, manage budgets, and provide updates on program status to executive sponsors. Anticipate emerging threats and adapt frameworks and procedures as the program matures. What You'll Bring: Proven experience in implementing and running programs to align with external requirements, ideally within a regulated industry. Strong project management skills with experience demonstrated through on time delivery of organisation wide programs. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document, present, and report on project milestones, risks, controls, and compliance matters. One team approach to ensuring deliverables can be met. Solid understanding of data governance, privacy and information security principles. Ideally, familiarity with SOCI legislation and its implications for critical infrastructure providers, or equivalent regulatory employee due diligence programs. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex environment. What’s in it for you? Competitive remuneration and employee discounts. Make life easier (and more affordable) with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with our retail partners. Vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre. Build meaningful connections through colleague-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+). Put your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 — in-person, by phone, SMS, or video. At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email or call . We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact, and we will be in touch within 48 hours. #LI-KM1 For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr