Risk & Compliance Advisor

Pay Rate: $136,388.23 - $156,508.63 per annum (excl. superannuation)

Location: Hastings, Hybrid

Randstad is partnering with a prominent Victorian state government entity to recruit an experienced Risk & Compliance Advisor. You will work closely alongside the Policy & Governance Advisor operating within Corporate Services and reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. This role is critical in providing independent second-line assurance, driving continuous improvement in enterprise risk frameworks, and supporting executive decision-making across major infrastructure and development projects.

Role Responsibilities

Risk Management Framework: Support the continuous improvement and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, maintaining operational and strategic risk registers while articulating causes, consequences, and controls.

Governance & Board Support: Assist the Board and Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) in reviewing and monitoring risk appetite, ensuring alignment across investment proposals, business planning, and strategic projects.

Risk Reporting & Insights: Develop risk dashboards and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), delivering high-quality risk reports and insights on emerging trends to executive leadership.

Compliance & Integrity: Maintain the compliance obligations register, coordinate organisation-wide attestations, and enhance integrity frameworks (including fraud and corruption control and Code of Conduct compliance).

Culture & Capability: Deliver practical guidance and training to uplift risk maturity, encouraging leaders across the organisation to own and manage their risks effectively.

Key Selection Criteria

Risk & Compliance Expertise: Sound understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000) and compliance/integrity frameworks.

Industry Background: Sound risk and compliance experience within infrastructure, logistics, marine transportation, ports, or other highly regulated environments.

Governance Experience: Proven track record of supporting executive and Board-level governance processes, including ARC reporting.

Technical Skills: Strong data analysis, reporting, and enterprise risk systems capability with high attention to detail.

Key Behaviours: Highly adaptable, autonomous, solution-focused, and capable of simplifying complex concepts into clear, actionable advice.

Desirable: Exposure to port/marine operations and formal training in ISO standards (ISO 31000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

We Want to Hear From You If...

You are a proactive risk professional who thrives in guiding complex infrastructure projects through robust risk management.

You bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to partnering with senior leaders and building a positive risk culture.

You are looking for a flexible ongoing opportunity within the Victorian public sector where your expertise drives long-term economic and environmental benefits.

We encourage all applicants who are considering this role to apply as promptly as possible to give themselves the best chance for consideration. We will endeavour to keep any and all candidates involved in the process, and apologise in advance for any delayed responses.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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