Manager: It Risk & Governance (heo 9)

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Manager: IT Risk & Governance is responsible for facilitating continuous improvement with respect to leading and managing the enterprise ICT risk management methodology, and developing and supporting an ICT governance framework.

In this role you will engage with senior University staff and communicate with the ISTS management team and relevant staff, to ensure the appropriate service quality, risk management and governance frameworks are in place to align the University’s enterprise ICT services with its strategic goals and objectives. You will work closely with Risk and Assurance Services to ensure the development and implementation of efficient and effective internal audit activities, and to coordinate responses to external audits.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. We are South Australia’s largest university and one of the very best young universities in the world. At UniSA, we are authentic, resilient, and influential – and we deliver results. We pride ourselves on our dynamic and agile culture, which embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Plus, we are committed to the principles of excellence and equity.

Information Strategy and Technology Services (ISTS) has the primary strategic and operational responsibility for the provision of the university’s digital environment and ICT services. ISTS consists of approximately 180 staff in 9 key areas who contribute to UniSA’s strategic goals and objectives and provide University wide ICT support for staff and students.

Essential Skills and Experience

Extensive experience with ICT service quality management, risk management and/or governance in a complex IT environment comparable with the University

Extensive experience with continuous improvement and a proven ability to develop innovative and practical solutions, taking into account technology, staffing, and financial limitations

Excellent communication and influencing skills including presenting business cases and recommendations for consideration by senior management

Experience in conducting and/or responding to IT audits

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

Generous superannuation contributions of 17%

Flexible working conditions

Employee assistance and development programs

A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

Corporate health insurance

A variety of leave arrangements

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.