Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Overview
Gellung Warl – meaning ‘tip of the spear’ in Gunaikurnai language – is a First Peoples’ representative and deliberative body, underpinned by Aboriginal Lore, Law and Cultural Authority.
Gellung Warl’s underlying purpose is to promote collective self-government, self-determination and empowerment of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians, including by:
- by representing First Peoples in Victoria and exercising decision making powers in relation to First Peoples in Victoria
- representing First Peoples in Statewide Treaty negotiations with the State, including undertaking ongoing Statewide Treaty negotiations, and supporting Traditional Owner treatymaking
- providing for ongoing truth-telling and healing
- advising the Parliament and the State government in relation to matters that affect First Peoples and holding the State government to account in relation to its commitments to, and the impact of its actions on, First Peoples.
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The Role
Sitting in the Legal and Risk Team and reporting to the Quality and Risk Specialist, the Risk and Assurance Advisor plays a key role in safeguarding Gellung Warl operations by driving the enterprise risk framework and internal audit functions. The Advisor will assist to provide advice to members and staff across all levels, providing expert guidance on risk and compliance obligations and helping teams proactively identify and mitigate strategic and operational risks.
Beyond advisory, you will undertake a key role in developing and administering the Internal Audit Program, supporting management of relationships with external contractors (where required) to develop audit scopes and ensuring all resulting recommendations are tracked to completion. This role is also essential to the governance of the organization, as you will oversee the risk contribution to the Audit, Risk and Remuneration Committee, handling everything from high-level report writing to the coordination of the annual work plan.
Additionally, the Risk and Assurance Advisor will support implementation of Crisis Management and Business Continuity Plans, Quality Assurance and continuous improvement of Gellung Warl policy and practice.
Key Duties
- Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Gellung Warl’s risk management framework, incident reporting processes and related quality systems.
- Assist with identifying, monitoring and reporting organisational risks, control effectiveness and emerging issues, and support timely follow-up actions.
- Oversee implementation of the internal audit program, the conduct of audits and associated reporting
- Support the provision of audit planning and audit reporting information to the Audit, Risk and Remunerations Committee (ARRC)
- Assist with the administration of Gellung Warl’s organisational policy framework, including policy registers, review cycles, document control and communication of updates.
- Contribute to internal audit, review and assurance activities by gathering information, tracking actions, preparing draft materials and supporting implementation of improvement measures.
- Prepare regular reports, summaries and briefing materials on risk, incidents, compliance and quality activities for internal stakeholders, including leadership and governance forums, as required.
- Provide guidance and support to staff to build awareness of risk management, incident reporting, policy compliance, business continuity and continuous improvement processes.
- Monitor compliance with relevant organisational policies, procedures and standards, and escalate issues or trends where appropriate.
- Support the coordination of quality and risk-related projects, training activities and continuous improvement initiatives across Gellung Warl.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders to support a practical, organisation-wide approach to risk, quality and compliance.
- Undertake other duties consistent with the role’s classification and purpose as directed.
Skills & Experience Required
Skills, Competencies & Knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to support quality assurance, risk management, compliance or continuous improvement activities in a complex and changing environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and the ability to work effectively and with integrity in the context of a Victorian First Peoples’ representative body or similar environment.
- Sound understanding of risk management, incident management, policy compliance, continuous improvement or related governance processes.
- Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and support timely follow-up of actions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials, guidance and correspondence for varied audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a productive team member in a fast-moving environment.
- Attention to detail combined with analytical skills to support the collation, analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative information.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal stakeholders to support the delivery of quality and risk objectives.
- Sound digital literacy, including competence in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to work with registers, reporting tools and other administrative systems.
- Knowledge of relevant legislative and policy obligations, including privacy, child safety, occupational health and safety, and related compliance requirements, is desirable.
Experience & Qualifications
- A relevant qualification in risk management, audit, assurance, or business administration is desirable
- Ideally you will have worked in Government and have a sound understanding of the associated social, political, and legal frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise and organisational risk, as well as an understanding of internal audit and committee environments, is essential.
- Expertise in guiding staff on the principles of risk and assurance and providing specialist advice on risk implications for new policy, process or programmes.
- Demonstrated experience co-ordinating an audit program and supporting staff in addressing audit outcomes and actions
- Strong time-management skills to work with minimal supervision while managing several work elements simultaneously.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with high levels of integrity
- Experience in a complex, values-led, for-purpose, public sector, statutory, representative or reform environment is desirable.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders or across multiple teams in a complex and fast-moving environment is desirable.
- As part of our commitment to child safety and in line with the Working with Children Act 2005 (Vic), all roles within Gellung Warl require a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrates sound judgement, maturity and professionalism in operational and compliance-focused environments.
- Shows empathy and respect in working with colleagues, Traditional Owners, First Peoples and stakeholders.
- Leads with integrity, accountability and calmness, and is able to maintain focus on organisational and operational outcomes.
- Is committed to cultural safety, self-determination and the broader reform objectives of Treaty in Victoria.
- Values collaboration, listens well, and contributes positively to team and organisational culture.
Salary & Term
Ongoing.
Salary from $113,022 per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation plus salary packaging, based on experience and expertise.
Location
Metro based.
How to apply
If you are ready to take on a challenging role and make a significant impact, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other supporting documents to [email protected] or follow the prompts to Apply Now! Please note that your cover letter does not need to cover all key selection criteria.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Note that interviews may commence prior to application close dates as suitable applications come through so job may be filled before close date.
Applications close: 12/04/26