Risk and Assurance Specialist
Job Details
Employer: University of Wollongong
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Job Type: Full-time; Permanent
Salary: Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114,764 + 17% Superannuation
Contact Person: Alex Groot-Koerkamp; +61242215104; alexgk@uow.edu.au
Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025, 11:59 PM
About Us:
The University of Wollongong was boprn with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
Job Description:
Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment
Level 6/7: $92,681 - $114,764 + 17% Superannuation
The Risk and Assurance Division, within the Vice -President Operations Portfolio and led by the Chief Risk and Assurance Officer (CRAO), works closely with key stakeholders to ensure UOW manages and mitigates risk effectively in order to achieve strategic goals. The CRAO is responsible for UOW’s risk and assurance strategy assisting UOW’s leadership group and managers across the organisation to better understand and manage risk and compliance, plan for business threats and to improve both strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation. Risk Governance oversight is provided by the Risk, Audit and Compliance Committee (RACC) and the University Council.
The Risk and Assurance Specialist supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the University’s Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Management Frameworks. This role provides expert advice and coordination to enhance risk awareness, resilience and compliance across the University.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.
For further information about this position, please contact Alex Groot-Koerkamp on + 61 2 4221 5104 or alexgk@uow.edu.au
Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025, 11:59 PM