Risk and Compliance Officer - [Archived Advertisement]

Acknowledgement of Country

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The Opportunity

• Identify and resolve issues and inefficiencies in compliance and risk management
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the research vessel, engineering facilities and research activities
• Deliver high quality support to CSIRO’s National Collections and Marine Infrastructure business unit

Through our National Collections and Marine Infrastructure (NCMI) business unit we manage collections of plants and animals of Australian and international significance, host and contribute to the Atlas of Living Australia, manage the Environomics Future Science Platform and host the Marine National Facility on behalf of Australia. Together they provide vital resources for research that delivers evidence based support for biosecurity, conservation and the development of sustainable land and marine management systems.

As a Risk and Compliance Officer with NCMI, you will deliver high quality support to the business unit in key areas including assessing operational risks, developing and coordinating risk management activities, and driving continuous improvement in risk and compliance assurance frameworks.  You will ensure compliance with CSIRO policies, as well as with legal and regulatory requirements, and deliver initiatives that continually improve the HSE and compliance culture and performance.  

In this role you will:

• Assess operational risks, develop and coordinate risk management activities, and ensure policy and regulatory compliance. 
• Drive continuous improvement across NCMI in risk and compliance assurance frameworks.
• Liaise with centralised services to leverage corporate support and ensure compliance.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and implement efficiencies in compliance and risk management. 
• Coordinate and support external audits.
• Develop strong trusted adviser relationships with stakeholders and ensure users and managers understand their responsibilities and accountabilities. 
• Influence the decisions of managers by recognising the need for change and initiating innovative solutions/proposals.
• Liaise with clients to determine their needs and tailor solutions to potentially conflicting requirements.
• Represent the BU at external and internal forums as required.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: AU$102k - AU$111k pa (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time (Part-time hours also considered)
Reference: 82671

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience related to Risk & Compliance.
• Experience in risk and compliance management. 
• The ability to clearly convey information and ideas, and select communication methods appropriate to each audience. 
• The ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders, including enabling and leading change. 
• The ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Experience as a trusted advisor who exercises sound judgement.

To see the full list of criteria for this role, please view the Position Details

Eligibility

Applications are open to:

• Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents
• New Zealand Citizens
• Australian temporary residents with the right to work for the expected duration of the term (at least to end of September 2024), with no requirement for sponsorship

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Clearance or equivalent, and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply online and provide a CV and cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role, paying particular attention to the requirements outlined in the Position Details.

Applications Close

Monday 29 August, 2022 (11pm AEST)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.