Manager, Risk

The University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a skilled professional to lead enterprise risk, compliance and business continuity across the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. You will act as the expert advisor, shaping practical risk frameworks for diverse clinical and academic environments.

You will enjoy autonomy within a newly integrated team, driving risk culture, governance and informed decision making across Schools, researchers and partners.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in enterprise risk within large, complex organisations.
• Have demonstrated experience in strategic, operational, research, education, clinical partnership, compliance and reputational risk management.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of ISO 31000 and practical application of recognised risk management frameworks.
• Translate policy and governance requirements into user-focused processes, guidance and tools that uplift risk capability.
• Excel at stakeholder engagement, building influence across diverse academic, professional and clinical partner groups.
• Manage competing priorities in a matrix environment, applying strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Use risk, compliance and reporting systems confidently, ideally with experience in higher education or regulated environments.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of MDHS organizational and enterprise risk, compliance and business continuity frameworks.
• Support Schools and teams to identify, assess, treat and monitor diverse strategic, operational and partnership risks.
• Develop risk registers, reporting and insights using ERMS to inform MDHS leadership and governance forums.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and networks, driving engagement, training and communication on risk and compliance.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and integrate risk with planning and performance

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk governance

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

ERMS

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: UOM 8 - $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

• Faculty risk expert role / integrate risk culture through stakeholder influence
• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead enterprise risk, compliance and business continuity across MDHS as the Faculty's expert advisor.
You will shape practical frameworks, uplift risk capability, and support informed decision making for diverse stakeholders.
You will enjoy autonomy within a new, integrated team, influencing culture across complex clinical and academic environments.

What you will deliver:

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of MDHS organizational and enterprise risk, compliance and business continuity frameworks.
• Support Schools and teams to identify, assess, treat and monitor diverse strategic, operational and partnership risks.
• Develop risk registers, reporting and insights using ERMS to inform MDHS leadership and governance forums.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and networks, driving engagement, training and communication on risk and compliance.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and integrate risk with planning and performance

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in enterprise risk within large, complex organisations.
• Have demonstrated experience in strategic, operational, research, education, clinical partnership, compliance and reputational risk management.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of ISO 31000 and practical application of recognised risk management frameworks.
• Translate policy and governance requirements into user-focused processes, guidance and tools that uplift risk capability.
• Excel at stakeholder engagement, building influence across diverse academic, professional and clinical partner groups.
• Manage competing priorities in a matrix environment, applying strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Use risk, compliance and reporting systems confidently, ideally with experience in higher education or regulated environments.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Your new team sits within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Australia's leader in clinical and health sciences. You will join a newly formed, integrated risk function that partners closely with Schools, research institutes and major clinical organisations. Together, you will strengthen governance, resilience and risk culture across a large, distributed faculty, working with passionate colleagues committed to impactful education, research and community health.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at @unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 16 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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