Risk and Assurance Specialist

Wollongong, NSW, Australia

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. 

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025, 11:59 PM

_The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally._

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born 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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 5415
• Job Category Legal and Compliance
• Posting Date 07/16/2025, 02:18 AM
• Apply Before 08/03/2025, 01:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU