Risk and Assurance Coordinator

Risk and Assurance Coordinator Join to apply for the Risk and Assurance Coordinator role at Victoria University . About Victoria University At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual‑sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drivers embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022–2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One driver, A Thriving Place to Study and Work, enables us to create environments where students and staff feel pride and belonging. The Opportunity The Risk and Assurance Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the identification, coordination, and management of risk and assurance activities across the Digital and Campus Services (DCS) portfolio. Working in close partnership with portfolio leadership, DCS business units and the Enterprise Risk & Compliance team, this role helps to build and mature integrated governance, risk, compliance, and assurance practices spanning digital infrastructure, cyber security, physical security, data platforms, projects, and operations (including third‑party risk and technology risk management). Key responsibilities include: Ensure DCS maintains a clear and current view of its operational and strategic risk landscape, including risks related to technology, infrastructure, third‑party suppliers and people. Drive risk transparency, support compliance, and enable informed decision‑making through structured assessments, effective reporting, and ongoing controls assurance. Contribute to the development and enforcement of strong risk and security practices across university operations and strategic programs, including the definition of key risk indicators, policies, standards, and governance processes. About You You are a strategic risk expert with extensive experience championing secure and confident decision making across large‑scale enterprise. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong risk and assurance capabilities, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Key qualifications and skills: Ability to implement and mature risk frameworks, conduct risk assessments, and align with enterprise‑wide risk policies (e.g., ISO 31000, NIST CSF). Skills in designing and evaluating control environments, managing assurance programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations (e.g., SOCI, APP, TEQSA). Proven capability to act as a trusted advisor—translating complex risks into actionable insights and influencing decision‑making across technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Experience leading third‑party risk assessments and managing risks across digital infrastructure, cyber security, and physical security domains. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document, present, and report on risks, controls, and compliance matters. Ability to anticipate emerging threats, adapt frameworks, and drive the maturity of governance, risk, and assurance practices across a complex portfolio. Conditions & Benefits Salary: $110,100 – $123,987 per annum + 17% employer superannuation. Contract type: Full time, continuing. Hours: 36.75 per week. Location: Footscray Park Campus. Victoria University strives to create a family‑friendly, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive. We offer flexible working, health insurance discounts, gym memberships, and salary packaging. How to Apply Your application must include: A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply. Your resume. A statement addressing the Essential Selection Criteria listed in the position description. To view the position description, please click here (link). Who to Contact For further information relating to the position, please contact Tara Dharnikota, Chief Information Security Officer at Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives and will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful, and supportive. We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, LGBTQIA+ community, and people from all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds. VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you have access requirements or would benefit from adjustments, please contact or call  5999. #J-18808-Ljbffr