Risk And Compliance Officer

Description:

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 655633
Location: 5015 - PORT ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Risk and Compliance Officer to join Financial Services at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 22 months.

Remuneration: ASO6 – Salary Range ($98,478 – $104,165p.a.).

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a risk and compliance lead with current experience planning, executing and delivering of risk, audit, and compliance activities relevant to a financial services environment. This is a key role working with a variety of stakeholders in Shared Services SA, to evaluate and manage operational risk across the business including driving a cyber-safe culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong risk and compliance background, coupled with the ability to analyse and make recommendations in line with risk management principles, this opportunity is perfect for you.

About you

To be successful you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in risk management, compliance, and business continuity.
• Experience and/or detailed understanding of the SA Public Sector including the related risk management policies and requirements.
• Proven ability to develop audit and compliance proposals and provide sound, well-formulated, evidence-based advice and solutions on complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and review data on complex operational processes and be able to identify key areas of risk that should be assessed during audits or compliance activity.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, experience in preparing oral and written communication, delivering training sessions and engaging a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management relevant to financial/reputation risk management strategies and business best practices in cybersecurity.
• Technical expertise and experience in developing risks tools, resources, incident management and reporting.
• Demonstrated understanding of statistical analysis and reporting. Experience in developing and presenting statistical information.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including Code of Ethics, EEO and cultural inclusion.
• An understanding of the legislative requirements of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.
• An understanding of and ability to work/manage to the spirit and principles of AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk management – Guidelines.

About us

• At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.
• We are the lead agency for economic, social, and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.
• Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.
• Shared Services SA is a branch within the Department of Treasury and Finance. It delivers corporate and business services to a range of SA Government agencies and improves the delivery of internal administrative services by developing simpler, faster, more robust, and efficient processes and systems.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name: Tim Doughty
Title: Assistant Director, Financial Services
Email:

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
Applications close: 10/03/2025 11:45 PM

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Government of South Australia