Manager, Enterprise Risk and Integrity

Environment Protection Authority Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Compressed work week

Job summary

Environment Protection Authority Victoria, based in Docklands, is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Risk and Integrity. You will lead the enterprise risk and integrity functions, oversee compliance and assurance programs, and guide governance processes to strengthen resilience and accountability across EPA.

Your leadership will shape risk strategies, manage resources and partner with senior executives to ensure robust controls, audits, and performance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualification in law, business administration, risk, quality management or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Proven achievement in a senior management role leading a business unit through change to high performance and a positive culture.
• Leadership experience in an assurance, risk or integrity function within government.
• Sound understanding of Victorian Public Sector compliance, integrity and assurance frameworks and related legislation and instruments.
• Demonstrable expertise in quality management, compliance, assurance and risk management.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of Victoria’s environmental protection framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Risk and Integrity Branch, managing people, resources, budgets, planning, performance and a positive team culture.
• Define and deliver EPA’s enterprise compliance framework for obligations arising from legislation, policy, guidelines and standards.
• Develop and manage the enterprise assurance framework, internal audit program and external audits, reviews and inquiries.
• Oversee EPA’s Integrity Framework and internal controls addressing fraud, corruption, undue influence, improper conduct and regulatory capture.
• Lead implementation of EPA’s risk management framework consistent with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework.
• Provide authoritative reports to senior executive and governance committees and oversee business continuity planning and testing.

Skills

Senior management

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Risk management

Quality management

Compliance

Audits

Governance

Education

Law or related discipline degree

Postgraduate qualification in risk/quality management

Job description

Environment Protection Authority Victoria – Docklands VIC

Salary: VPS 6.1 - $142,790 to $166,938 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Ongoing, full-time role

Salary: VPS 6.1 - $142,790 to $166,938 + 12% superannuation

Location: 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
• About the role:

As Manager, Enterprise Risk and Integrity, you will lead EPA’s enterprise assurance, compliance management, integrity, risk management and business continuity functions.

This is an opportunity to shape organisation-wide frameworks, provide authoritative advice to senior governance bodies and strengthen resilience, accountability and integrity across EPA.

In this role you will:

• Lead the Enterprise Risk and Integrity Branch, managing people, resources, budgets, planning, performance and a positive team culture.
• Define and deliver EPA’s enterprise compliance framework for obligations arising from legislation, policy, guidelines and standards.
• Develop and manage the enterprise assurance framework, internal audit program and external audits, reviews and inquiries.
• Oversee EPA’s Integrity Framework and internal controls addressing fraud, corruption, undue influence, improper conduct and regulatory capture.
• Lead implementation of EPA’s risk management framework consistent with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework.
• Provide authoritative reports to senior executive and governance committees and oversee business continuity planning and testing.

Skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or postgraduate qualification in law, business administration, risk, quality management or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Proven achievement in a senior management role leading a business unit through change to high performance and a positive culture.
• Leadership experience in an assurance, risk or integrity function within government.
• Sound understanding of Victorian Public Sector compliance, integrity and assurance frameworks and related legislation and instruments.
• Demonstrable expertise in quality management, compliance, assurance and risk management.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of Victoria’s environmental protection framework.

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.