Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria seeks a Governance and Risk Advisor to support OVIC’s risk and governance frameworks across internal security, ICT, and enterprise risk management. The roleDevelops annual governance programs, drafts risk assessments, and leads policy implementation.

At VPS Grade 4 you will partner with the General Manager, Corporate Services and the Senior Manager for Information Security Compliance.

Qualifications

• Specialist advice across OVIC's risk and governance frameworks.
• Operational support for internal security (personnel, physical, information and ICT).
• Experience developing and maintaining risk assessments and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert governance and risk guidance aligned with OVIC’s frameworks.
• Develop OVIC's annual governance and internal audit programs of work.
• Lead with implementation of risk management frameworks and policy development.
• Support senior management in delivering governance and risk strategies.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Internal security

Policy development

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1950252

As the Governance, Internal Security and Risk Advisor, you will provide 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.

Role Description

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.

Employment screening conditions

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.

Health and safety

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.

Accessibility

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 [e-mail].

Confidentiality

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.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11.59pm