Risk Lead

Box Hill Institute of TAFE; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Victoria is seeking a dynamic Risk Lead to champion risk management strategy across the organization. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of risk frameworks, manage business continuity planning, and develop risk reporting tools. Strong qualifications in risk management and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers on-site benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Generous leave options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Salary packaging options

Discounts on short courses for staff and family

Qualifications

• Expertise in implementing initiatives and driving change.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of enterprise risk frameworks.
• Champion business continuity planning.
• Manage the risk management system.

Skills

Risk management expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Assurance, Accounting, or Law

Job description

Box Hill Institute is seeking a dynamic Risk Lead to champion our risk management strategy and elevate our organisational capability. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our people, assets, and reputation are safeguarded - while enabling confident, agile decision-making across the Institute.

About the role:

As a senior member of the Quality, Compliance and Risk team, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise risk frameworks, and build risk capability across the organisation
• Champion business continuity planning and testing across critical functions
• Manage our risk management system and drive continuous improvement
• Develop risk reporting tools and indicators for executive and board decision making
• Manage our insurance portfolio and oversee the claims process

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Assurance, Accounting, Law, or related discipline
• Proven expertise in enterprise risk, project management, and quality assurance, with a proven track record in implementing initiatives and driving change
• High-level analytical and conceptual skills
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building and influencing abilities
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Have, or be willing to obtain, Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check clearance

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Staff benefits:

• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Adele Thyer, Director - Compliance, Quality and Risk at [emailprotected]

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

We deliver education to people, businesses, and community groups with many different needs, interests, and backgrounds. Our qualifications range from certificates I to IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas, even associate, bachelor and master degrees.