Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor

Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner in Melbourne seeks a Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor to provide specialist advice across OVIC's risk and governance frameworks. The VPS Grade 4 role leads annual governance and internal audit work, drafts risk assessments, and develops internal policy to ensure our framework stays fit for purpose and compliant.

Working with senior management, this position supports broader governance and risk strategies, including information

Qualifications

• Develop OVIC's annual governance and internal audit programs.
• Monitor and report on governance and risk activities.
• Draft and maintain risk assessments and policies.
• Provide expert advice on risk and information security frameworks.
• Support executives in delivering governance and risk strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop OVIC's annual governance and internal audit programs.
• Monitor and report on governance and risk activities.
• Draft and maintain risk assessments and policies.
• Provide expert advice on risk and information security frameworks.
• Support executives in delivering governance and risk strategies.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Information security

Policy development

Stakeholder advisory

Job description

Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor

Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner – Melbourne VIC

The Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor provides specialist advice and operational support across OVIC's risk and governance frameworks in relation to internal security arrangements (personnel, physical, information and ICT) and enterprise risk management.

At the VPS Grade 4 level the Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor is responsible for the development of OVIC's annual governance and internal audit programs of work, including monitoring and reporting. The role provides expert advice in the operational implementation of OVIC's strategic andoperational risk management frameworks, drafts and maintains risk assessments and leads the development of internal policy, and its implementation, to ensure OVIC's governance and risk framework remains fit for purpose, compliant with relevant standards and responsive to the agency's evolving risk environment.

The role works as a trusted advisor and supports both the General Manager, Corporate Services and the Senior Manager, Information Security Compliance and Assurance in delivering OVIC's broader governance, internal security and risk strategies.

This position is only open to Australian citizens. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including the completion of a Statutory Declaration and Consent Form.

This role requires the employee be found eligible and suitable to gain and maintain a security clearance for the duration of their employment. This includes periodic rescreening as required, across the lifecycle of employment.

OVIC is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees.

In accordance with the VPS Agreement all staff at OVIC can apply for flexible work arrangements. However, flexibility arrangements will differ from role to role and will be considered in the context of OVIC's operational requirements.

OVIC provides reasonable adjustments for people with a disability. If you need adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, or to receive this information in an accessible format (such as large print or audio) please contact the HR team at **@ovic.vic.gov.au.

OVIC is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. The recruitment process and all matters relating to it are treated in the strictest confidence. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.