About the Position

The Risk Officer, with the support of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) staff, will partake in the deployment of the Diligent GRC software and the delivery of training.

The role will be involved in the review of WEHI's risk framework to ensure the software and risk approach are aligned.

The position will also assist with the development of routine GRC reporting.

The role may involve other risk support functions such as assisting with the coordination of internal audit, scoping business continuity requirements, assisting with compliance projects and critical incident management activities.

WEHI is offering the successful candidate, a 35 hour working week with flexible work arrangements, salary packaging and the option of extra super. 

Selection Criteria

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Health Science (health, safety and environment) or legal preferred but will consider other higher education courses
• Relevant professional experience in risk, compliance or audit management and reporting
• Experience with communicating and supporting others
• Familiarity with software tools, with experience preferred
• Familiarity with risk management in a research or business environment
• Understanding of the AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Guidelines, preferred but not essential
• Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation of Victoria, again preferred but not essential

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills with ability to guide and influence people
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• Ability to work well individually, as well as part of a team
• Analytical and numerical skills with a good eye for detail
• Sound planning and organisation skills
• Willingness to learn, interpret and master new skills

​​​Terms of Appointment

This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Salary is Professional Services Employee (PSE) Level 6 ($85,395 - $92,435).

Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Tracey Baldwin - [email protected] using the subject line: Risk Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs

A position description is available here.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking 'Apply Now' and uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

WEHI - Brighter together

WEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer.

Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years.

We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery.

Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate. People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally.

We are a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity.

We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.

WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation.

Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students.

We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team at [email protected].

WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.