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Compliance Risk Officer

• Assist in aligning maintenance processes with regulatory standards.
• Organise programs to enhance compliance awareness.
• Full time, 1- year Fixed-Term role based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie! 

About the opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director Facilities Management, the Compliance and Risk Officer will contribute to the effective management of statutory risk and compliance by providing high level support for compliance and risk management-related reviews, processes, communications, training, advice and policy development. Specifically, the position will monitor and advise on external developments in the regulatory environment, coordinate and monitor the completion of works risk assessments and control measures for maintenance and infrastructure works and coordinate the delivery of training relating to compliance and risk management. The position will also coordinate regular reviews of tasks and process compliance with established FM workflows, policies and procedures, and prepare a variety of reports, proposals and planning documents.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor external regulatory frameworks related to maintenance and infrastructure works.
• Advise the Director Facilities Management on policy deficiencies and recommend changes.
• Manage the section's emergency management plan obligations.
• Coordinate and monitor the completion of works risk assessments and control measures.
• Oversee the management and reporting of infrastructure hazard notifications.­

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in, or understanding of, maintenance and infrastructure works practices within a large and diverse organisation.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, emergency management systems and processes.
• Working knowledge, or understanding, of regulatory instruments applicable to the delivery of maintenance and infrastructure works services, including legislation, codes of practice, building codes and Australian Standards.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to produce a range of written reports and proposals for a variety of audiences.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Michael Bird, Director Facilities Management, M.Bird@utas.edu.au or 03 6324 3767.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500958 - Compliance Risk Officer.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 6 April 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.