JOB SUMMARY

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. About the Team The Risk Officer will report to Director, Risk in the Risk Team within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) which involves the functions of Risk & Insurance, Legal and Compliance. The OGC is located within Chancellery and is led by the General Counsel and Executive Director, Risk and Compliance. This new unit has brought together key risk related functions and consists of three teams:• Risk • Legal• Compliance and Assurance The Risk Team is a growing team and part of a newly created unit responsible for legal, risk and compliance functions, situated within Chancellery. The team has developed a risk framework and provides support across UTS to enable the effective identification and management of the University’s business risks, including but not limited to enterprise, financial, operational, environmental, health & safety, fraud & corruption and reputational risks.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONAbout the Role The Risk Officer is responsible for supporting the University in efficient and effective risk management. The Risk Officer will provide support for the ongoing implementation of the UTS’s Risk Management Framework by working with various University stakeholders. The Risk Officer will provide risk and assurance advice to University stakeholders about how to manage risks arising from University activities and transactions, and the effectiveness of any controls, in the University environment. The role is responsible for delivering initiatives to build risk management awareness and maturity within Portfolios and Divisions from across the whole University. If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for: • Maintaining the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, oversee risk software use (Protecht), and ensuring effective risk reporting and assessments.• Delivering risk and software training, supporting bi-annual faculty and business unit risk updates, and helping build a strong risk management culture.• Drafting risk reports, managing SharePoint content related to risk and insurance, and assisting with various operational risk activities as required.• Managing insurance claims, providing advice on insurance requirements for contracts and tenders, and coordinating insurance-related workshops and valuations.• Supporting the annual insurance renewal process, assisting with reporting and data analysis, updating insurance procedures, and raising purchase orders for premium payments. With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria: 1. Strong stakeholder and relationship management capabilities including the ability to negotiate with a range of stakeholders to drive business engagement and collaboration.2. Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills and judgment. 3. Knowledge of planning, managing and implementing organisation-wide compliance and governance systems and processes.4. Knowledge of International risk management standards and risk management tools and techniques.5. Strong knowledge of a project environment and related work – including research, planning, project tracking and monitoring and project implementation. Remuneration & Benefits Base Salary Range: $107,402 - $118,813 pa (HEW 7) This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities. This position is full-time, and appointment will be made on a continuing basis. How To Apply For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the UTS Website. You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission within your cover letter along with a resume. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function. The preferred browser while applying is Microsoft Edge. Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC321562 and your name. Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au Closing Date: Sunday, 24th August 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST) Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia

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