Manager Risk and Enterprise Assurance

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

QLeave is a statutory authority delivering portable long service leave schemes for workers across multiple industries in Queensland. As Manager Risk and Enterprise Assurance, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, setting the direction for risk maturity, governance, and assurance across the organisation.

You will oversee enterprise risk, internal audit, business continuity and fraud prevention, providing trusted advice to the Executive, committees and Board to enhance resilience, controls and

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise risk management, assurance, or governance functions in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, assurance practices, and fraud prevention.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders with clear, concise advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature QLeave's enterprise risk management framework, policies and reporting.
• Oversee risk, assurance, business continuity and fraud prevention activities.
• Provide strategic risk advice to Executive, committees and the Board.
• Embed a proactive risk-informed culture across the organisation.
• Support governance and resilience through robust controls and resilient planning.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Governance

Business continuity

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Risk management qualification

Job description

About QLeaveQLeave is a statutory authority administering portable long service leave schemes for workers in the building and construction, contract cleaning, and community services industries. With over $2.5 billion in funds under management, we ensure that Queensland's workers receive the benefits they've earned.About the RoleJoin QLeave at an exciting stage as we strengthen and mature our enterprise risk and assurance capability. As Manager Risk and Enterprise Assurance, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in building organisational capability, enhancing risk maturity, and establishing an integrated and contemporary approach to risk and assurance across the organisation.You'll oversee risk management, assurance, business continuity and fraud prevention activities while delivering trusted advice and insights that support Executive, committees and the Board in managing strategic and operational risks. Through strong stakeholder partnerships and influential leadership, you'll help embed a proactive, risk-informed culture that supports organisational resilience, performance and good governance.Your ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Lead and continuously improve QLeave's enterprise risk management approach, including the framework, systems, policies and reporting.Lead the delivery of enterprise risk activities, including the management and reporting of strategic and operational risks.Oversee internal audit and fraud and corruption control activities, ensuring effective governance and strong internal controls.Lead business continuity and organisational resilience initiatives to support ongoing preparedness.Provide strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and expert advice to support informed decision-making across the organisation.For a complete list of the role responsibilities, please refer to the role description.What We're Looking ForQLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position. We will assess your application based on your experience, potential for development, and your personal qualities.For this role, we will consider how well you:Demonstrate experience leading enterprise risk management, assurance, compliance or governance functions in a complex and dynamic environment.Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise risk management, internal controls, assurance practices, business continuity and fraud and corruption control within a public sector or regulated environment.Demonstrate an ability to lead specialist teams, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.Apply high-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise and persuasive advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.Apply sound judgement, discretion and professionalism when managing sensitive, confidential or time-critical matters, with a collaborative approach to achieving organisational outcomes.Practical experience in enterprise risk management, assurance, internal audit, compliance, business continuity or fraud and corruption control will be highly regarded. Relevant qualifications in risk management, governance, audit, or a related discipline will also be favourably regarded.How to ApplyIf you're ready to make an impact and contribute to QLeave's success, we'd love to hear from you.Your application must include:A detailed resume outlining your qualifications, experience and achievements.A brief letter (1-2 pages) outlining your motivation for the role and the experience, capabilities and leadership approach you would bring to QLeave's Risk and Enterprise Assurance function. In particular, outline your experience strengthening enterprise risk management frameworks, building organisational risk maturity and/or delivering effective assurance outcomes in a complex environment. You may also wish to highlight how you have partnered with senior leaders and business areas to support risk-informed decision-making. This is not intended to be a restatement of your resume or a response to each attribute listed in the role description. Rather, it is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you would bring to the role, and how your experience would contribute to the continued growth and maturity of QLeave's risk and assurance capability.QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.