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• Drive governance, integrity and risk capability in a complex regulatory environment
• Strengthen a University wide culture of compliance
• Foster risk-based decision making in everyday practice
• Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Senior Advisor, Compliance & Risk provides high-level support to both the Director, Risk and the Director, Governance and Compliance. The role works collaboratively with stakeholders across the University to implement and maintain the University’s Risk Management and Legal Compliance Frameworks. 

The Senior advisor plays a key role in strengthening a university-wide culture of compliance, effective risk management, and continuous improvement ensuring that risk-based decision making is embedded in everyday practice.

What you’ll do:

• Support the implementation, management and monitoring of the University’s Risk Management and Legal Compliance Frameworks, ensuring they are embedded and operating effectively across the institution.
• Assist in coordination and administration of the University’s Internal Audit Plan, working collaboratively with external contractor resources.
• Work with the Director Risk to ensure the University’s risk management frameworks, policies, procedures, and guidance remain contemporary, well designed, and aligned with the broader governance framework.
• Develop and refine risk management tools that measure effectiveness and support flexible, informed decision making.
• Work with the Director Governance and Compliance to monitor the external environment and engage with internal stakeholders to ensure the University’s regulatory and legal compliance obligations are understood and managed.­

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience managing compliance frameworks in a higher education or equivalent regulatory setting.
• In-depth understanding of contemporary practice in risk management and risk management challenges facing the Australian higher education sector.
• Demonstrated high level strategic, analytical and creative skills with the ability to think critically, problem solve and provide advice in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage, negotiate and influence effectively in a complex environment with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 8 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $152,033 comprising base salary within the range of $114,282 to $129,943 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• 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 Jillian Ribbons, Director Risk, Jillian.Ribbons@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS 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.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502347 - Senior Advisor, Compliance and Risk.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11.55pm 

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.