Senior Associate Director, Assurance - Risk & Compliance

Australian Catholic University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Catholic University (ACU) invites applications for the role of Associate Director, Assurance. This full-time, on-site position can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane and reports to the General Counsel and Chief Legal, Assurance and Governance Officer.

You will strengthen ACU's assurance capability by leading risk-based activities across ERM, compliance monitoring, internal audit and reviews, including TEQSA readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience leading assurance programs across risk, compliance monitoring, internal audit and reviews.
• Ability to report to governance bodies including VCMC and audit committees.
• Experience in large, regulated organisations with complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a risk-based program of assurance activities across ERM, compliance monitoring, internal audit and internal review.
• Provide strategic advice, timely reporting and independent insight to support transparency and informed decision-making.
• Drive enterprise-wide transformation in Assurance and Risk and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Inclusive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory governance

Job description

Australian Catholic University (ACU) invites applications for the role of Associate Director, Assurance. This full-time, on-site position can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane and reports to the General Counsel and Chief Legal, Assurance and Governance Officer.

You will strengthen ACU's assurance capability by leading risk-based activities across ERM, compliance monitoring, internal audit and reviews, including TEQSA readiness.