Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/081081AB
Assurance and Risk Advisor
The Position
We are looking for an Assurance and Risk Advisor to provides operational support in the implementation of the assurance program of work across the department. The role will support the development of assurance frameworks including risk management policy and processes. The position will identify and lead improvement activities in the assurance program of work and any related risk activities in collaboration with key corporate functions and groups. The role will support the increase in assurance capability across the department's portfolios. In addition, this position provides support as part of a team that oversee whole of department systems for assurance and risk management planning activities.
The position requires high level operational skills in a technical environment - coordinating focused activity to maintain momentum of operations. The position liaises and coordinates across the department and provides expertise and strategic advice to inform ongoing policy implementation. The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a small team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the team.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Assurance and Risk Advisor forms part of the Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch, which sits within Corporate Services Group.
The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management. These functions enable the department to operate efficiently and effectively and support the Secretary and Ministers to meet legislative obligations and responsibilities whilst actively supporting the department's portfolio groups and Ministers to create the conditions for growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy, and increasing participation.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lara Pasquale, Director Strategic Audit and Assurance via email - [email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
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The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and respond to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.