Job Purpose
The Risk and Resilience Manager will be responsible for the integration and implementation of various activities within the fields of risk management and business continuity, across the University. This includes engagement in and responsibility for delivery against all aspects of the frameworks and the development programs. Developing an understanding of the key University-wide activities, capabilities and risks will be essential once in role. This will involve understanding, managing and promoting effective processes, as well as proactively working with a range of stakeholders to enable the effective ongoing management of risk at all levels and the continual delivery of increased resilience capability in the face of disruption.
Major Accountabilities
- Responsible for implementation, management and continuous improvement of various aspects within the University's Enterprise Risk Management and the Business Continuity Management Programs, in line with the University's strategic direction, international standards and industry best practices.
- Evaluate and enhance documents (policy, framework, procedures and guidance) periodically to align with evolving requirements.
- Plan and deliver compliance as required with evolving regulatory and industry standards.
- Provide oversight and direction to the Divisional owners and representatives for both Risk Management and Business Continuity, to encourage integration and collaboration in identifying and developing appropriate strategies, in line with business needs and with the University's risk appetite.
- Facilitate the continual cycle of risk identification, assessment, monitoring and review across all areas, including the delivery of improvements in the quality of risk assessments and risk controls.
- Drive and manage the process of review/update, testing and increasing the maturity of the University's Business Continuity plans, identifying and implementing measures to develop and improve the University's continuity capability.
- Engage in the planning, design and delivery of effective training and awareness programs, to help embed an improved risk and resilience culture across the University.
- Manage and maintain controls to monitor the performance and governance of both the Enterprise Risk Management Program and the Enterprise Business Continuity Program, including the development of appropriate KPIs, trend analysis and executive reporting.
- Provide materials for reporting to Risk Management Committee, and manage post-meeting formalities.
- Perform other duties as requested by Enterprise Risk Manager and/or Business Continuity Manager.
Person Requirements
Competencies
Technical Skills
- Good Program Management skills - demonstrable track record successfully managing projects and coordinating multi-discipline projects.
- Good understanding and experience of implementing best practice in one or both of enterprise risk management, business continuity management and audit, in line with relevant international standards ISO 31000 and/or ISO 22301.
- Ability to review, analyze and evaluate risk management and business continuity practices in order to provide tactical and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Non-Technical Skills or Attributes
- Good communicator within a complex and culturally diverse organization, able to converse at all levels, including to senior management.
- Good negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong strategy development and problem-solving skills.
- Able to quickly assimilate into a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong reputation for integrity and ethics.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree.
- Preferred related industry certification in Enterprise Risk Management and/or Business Continuity Management with a recognized institution.
Experience
- Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in an Enterprise Risk Management and/or Business Continuity Management and/or Audit discipline.
- Experience within a tertiary/higher education institution or other large organization.
- Experience within research oriented higher education institutions is preferred.
