Senior Risk and Audit Specialist

Working closely with IDS leaders and stakeholders across the University, you will support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of risk and governance frameworks, policies and processes. You will provide expert guidance on risk, audit and compliance activities, contribute to governance reporting, and help ensure strategic and operational initiatives align with best practice governance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance and risk professional who enjoys influencing outcomes, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of IDS governance and risk frameworks, policies, processes and standards.
• Providing advice, reporting and support to governance forums, leadership teams and stakeholders to strengthen risk, audit and compliance outcomes.
• Collaborating with IDS teams to ensure audit, risk and compliance activities align with operational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Contributing to the development and management of governance, risk, audit and compliance models that support informed decision-making and prioritisation.
• Undertaking secretariat responsibilities for key IDS governance committees and coordinating associated actions, communications and initiatives.

For a more comprehensive list of duties, please see the Position Description.

About You

You are an experienced governance, risk or audit professional who enjoys bringing structure, insight and continuous improvement to complex environments. You have a collaborative approach, strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. You are motivated by the opportunity to influence positive outcomes and help strengthen governance and risk practices across a large and complex organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in governance, risk, audit or compliance roles within a complex environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and deliver practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships.
• Experience developing, implementing or supporting governance frameworks, risk management processes and reporting activities.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional experience.

About Information and Digital Services

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.

Life at Flinders

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we've navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we've continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
• Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes:

• A current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Tristan Bibbo

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

20 Oct 2026

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.