Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12090
About the Role
The Senior Risk and Audit Partner supports the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) in meeting its risk, audit and assurance obligations within DGS’s shared services model. The role provides strategic advice, analysis and governance support, including Audit & Risk Committee coordination, assurance follow-up, insurance management, contract administration and internal audit activities, while working closely with senior stakeholders and audit providers. It may also support broader DGS and DTF risk and audit functions during peak periods.
Key Accountabilities
Support the delivery of risk, audit and assurance services, including Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) secretariat functions.
Coordinate ARC governance, recruitment, probity and financial processes, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.
Provide strategic analysis, advice and reporting to senior executives, boards, audit committees and key stakeholders.
Develop and maintain risk and assurance policies, procedures and compliance frameworks, including annual attestation requirements.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate across the Group to strengthen risk and assurance capability and support organisational priorities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following attributes:
An understanding of legislation and standards governing public sector risk management and audit.
Relevant qualification or suitable experience in risk management or auditing
Ability to analyse complex issues from multiple perspectives, identify root causes and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Ability to identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery, using stakeholder insights and new approaches to enhance effectiveness and quality.
This position is ongoing and is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 27 August 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.