Join to apply for the Deputy Chief Risk Officer role at The Australian National University . Classification: Senior Manager 3 Salary package: Competitive salary package plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 5 years) Location: Canberra, ACT Position Description and Selection Criteria : http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/560171?lApplicationSubSourceID= Position overview As a trusted advisor and senior member of the University, the Deputy Chief Risk Officer plays a pivotal role in setting and delivering on the strategic direction of the University Risk Office, with a focus on senior engagements to facilitate analysis and advice on strategic, enterprise and third-party risk, fraud and corruption control, and business resilience. Working in a team of professionals you will help shape mature enterprise systems and practices for risk, assurance and control, providing advice and insight to inform discussions on opportunities and threats aligned to risk appetite. You will collaborate with other professional staff to create an integrated view of the risk and control environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will support peers to embed comprehensive and effective assurance and control frameworks and practices within Colleges and Schools. The Person Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience in relevant business, risk, or assurance roles within the corporate, commercial, or public sector, strong business acumen, and the ability to work in a small, dynamic team. They should have excellent communication and engagement skills, a hands-on approach, and be comfortable managing outsourced providers and mentoring and developing junior staff. Graduate qualifications, together with certifications in business, law, risk, assurance, business continuity, audit and compliance will be highly regarded. The College/Division The Legal, Governance and Risk Division comprises the University Legal Office (ULO), the University Governance Office (UGO) and the University Risk Office (URO), supporting the provision of all legal services, corporate governance and privacy functions, and the University Enterprise Risk Management and assurance functions, including the internal audit program. The University Risk Office, led by the Chief Risk Officer, provides in-house risk and assurance services to the University and supports the Vice Chancellor, COO, and the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee to understand and manage the risk profile of the University. For further information please contact Samantha Montenegro, Chief Risk Officer, E: cro@anu.edu.au. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details. Application information To apply for this role please upload the following documents: A statement of no more than 4 pages addressing your interest in and capability for the role, with examples against the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) not more than 4 pages, including the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current supervisor). Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. CLOSING DATE: Sunday 26 October 2025 11.55pm (Canberra time) Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Legal, Management, and Business Development Industries: Higher Education We’re refining this listing to keep focused on the role responsibilities, qualifications and application steps. For further opportunities, see the ANU careers page. J-18808-Ljbffr
