Chief Risk Officer

vor 3 Wochen


Perth, Österreich Derwent Search Vollzeit
Compliance & Risk (Banking & Financial Services)On behalf of the University of Western Australia (UWA), Derwent is delighted to invite applications for the position of Chief Risk Officer.

This role reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Operations) and is offered as a full-time on-going appointment.

About the organisation

UWA is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environment, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the opportunity

The Chief Risk Officer is a newly created position and is responsible for managing the University’s strategic and operational risk governance framework. This includes, risk policy, risk appetite and risk limits/tolerances, risk governance, infrastructure, process, and reporting and risk integration and connection of enterprise and operational risks. A key element to this role is to develop a positive risk-aware culture and embed enterprise and integrated risk management across the University. The Chief Risk Officer manages the University’s insurance, safety, health & wellbeing, business continuity, internal audit, integrity & standards unit, and risk & compliance functions.

About you

As an experienced risk professional, you will have demonstrated experience in leading a sophisticated risk management function and risk assurance program in a complex, large, and diverse organisation.

In addition to the above, the successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience; or proven expertise in risk and program management.• Demonstrated capacity to develop risk strategies and principles informed by contemporary best practice.• Extensive experience and proven track record in delivering successful risk-related programs, initiatives, and projects on time and within budget.• Highly developed stakeholder relationship management abilities including success in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and fostering creditability at all levels.• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with university leaders.• Excellent written communication skills, including high level communications and documentation e.g. proposals, briefing papers, reports to senior executives and the proven ability to develop plans aligned to strategy.

How to apply

Please apply online attaching your resume and a one-page cover letter. For further information please contact Jemma Buckner via email,

Applications should be lodged by 5.00PM AWST on Friday, 3rd May 2024

UWA’s commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• UWA have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.• UWA have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.• UWA facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.• UWA have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.• UWA have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.Report this job advert

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