Manager, Risk & Organisational Resilience

SuniTAFE; Mildura; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Mildura seeks an experienced Manager, Risk & Organisational Resilience to develop frameworks that enhance risk culture and emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in risk management, is able to collaborate with senior leaders, and drive business continuity initiatives. The role offers flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

TAFE Kids Childcare Centre

Attractive leave entitlements

Access to purchased leave

Free on-site car parking

Professional Development and Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or a lesser qualification.
• Extensive experience in risk management and business resilience, preferably in educational settings.
• Proven experience in risk management and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the Risk Management Framework.
• Develop and lead incident management and emergency response services.
• Lead the Emergency Management Team and coordinate critical incident responses.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external obligations.

Job description

Overview

SuniTAFE is seeking a skilled and strategic Manager, Risk & Organisational Resilience to lead the development and delivery of frameworks that strengthen our risk culture and organisational preparedness. From overseeing incident protocols to refining our Business Continuity Plan and coordinating insurance portfolios, this role will be at the forefront of safeguarding our people and the organisation.

This critical role supports the Head of Governance and collaborates with senior leaders to embed a strong risk culture, enhance emergency response capabilities, and ensure robust business continuity planning. The role will also champion capability building, lead critical response teams, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration. If you are a proactive leader with demonstrated extensive experience in risk management and business resilience, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the Risk Management Framework to assist the organisation to achieve strategic priorities and operational objectives.
• Develop and lead the delivery of services related to incident management and emergency response across the organisation.
• Develop systems to build the Organisation’s capability to identify, capture and report on strategic and operational risks, in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Lead the Emergency Management Team (EMT) and coordinate critical incident responses across all SuniTAFE campuses.
• Provide oversight of risk treatments, control effectiveness, and assurance activities in relation to emergency management.
• Lead improvements to, and maintain, the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and departmental sub-plans, working with key stakeholders to ensure the plans remain fit-for-purpose.
• Perform annual reviews and testing of the BCP and sub-plans, report findings and make recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and collaboration among departments and teams involved in emergency management and business continuity efforts.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external obligations in relation to incidents, emergency management and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or a lesser formal qualification.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in risk management, emergency management, and business resilience, preferably in education settings or the public sector.
• Proven experience leading risk management, incident response, and business continuity planning, including developing and implementing frameworks and policies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, with the ability to ensure alignment with legal, statutory, and internal policies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience preparing reports and liaising across all levels and with external agencies.
• Ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and deliver training to strengthen risk and emergency management knowledge and capability across the organisation.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause and business impact analysis, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

The successful candidate will be required to provide

• A successful criminal record check which is less than 6 months old.
• A Working With Children Check.
• This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.
• All applications will be reviewed as they are received.
• Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety of children and young people. Please read SuniTAFE's Commitment to Child Safety.

Benefits

SuniTAFE employee benefits that Make a Difference

• Flexible Working Arrangements to help you support your daily commitments.
• TAFE Kids Childcare Centre on Mildura campus/ Priority access and discount for SuniTAFE employees’ children. (For selective roles)
• Attractive leave entitlements including paid parental leave
• Access to purchased leave
• Free on-site car parking
• Library and bookshop services
• Onsite Nexus Cafe to keep you fuelled with tasty and healthy meals throughout the day.
• Professional Development and Career pathway opportunities Prioritising your happiness at work.
• Inclusion focused workplace to foster a culturally varied working environment.

Additional information

This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia. All applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety of children and young people. Please read SuniTAFE's Commitment to Child Safety.

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