Risk & Assurance Advisor

• Join a highly engaged, professional and collaborative team 

• Permanent role based in Melbourne  

What the role is all about 

• Assisting the Head of Risk via the Business Unit Risk Leads, drive the implementation of the REA Risk Management Framework 

• Provide support to the business by facilitating and managing risk workshops to identify, assess, and report on key risks (primarily for proposed strategic initiatives, projects and/or changes in business/operations) 

• Assisting the partner businesses to consider the risks associated with technology (systems & infrastructure) and product change by conducting Change Risk Assessments and working with the business to develop controls and mitigants where required 

• Assist the Risk Leads in maintaining the Business Unit Risk Profile, including Compliance Obligations, to ensure that potential and current risks faced by the business are articulated, quantified (financial and non-financial), mitigated and monitored 

• Analysis and reporting of key information relating to the management of risk exposures by the business 

• Assist in ensuring risks, issues and events are discussed, addressed and escalated in an appropriate and timely manner 

• For the assigned partner businesses and via the Risk Leads, assist the Head of Risk to develop the applicable annual Risk Appetite Statement and limits for approval by the REA Board taking into consideration current and emerging organisational risk appetite and strategic direction 

• Assist the Head of Risk to drive a culture that is risk aware and appropriately responsive 

• Assist the business in ensuring the effective and timely resolution of Audit Issues 

Who we’re looking for 

• Someone with a few runs on the board - experience in an Operational Risk and/or Compliance related role, demonstrating good knowledge of risks and controls 

• Previous experience in technology risk management, IT audit and an understanding of information security/cybersecurity principles and best practices is highly desirable 

• Experience in undertaking risk profile and compliance reviews including controls testing, compliance and ISO 27001 assessments will be highly valuable 

• Excellent business and report writing skills 

• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritise delivery of key projects and initiatives in terms of own workload as well as for the team 

• Strong business/commercial acumen 

• Strong communication and presentation skills – able to prepare engaging and persuasive messages to internal and external senior stakeholders 

The REA experience 

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously. 
 

We offer:  

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working - https://rea.to/hybrid-working   

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers  

• Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing 

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity. 

• Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life   

• Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion   

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.