Responsible for coordinating and strengthening risk management practices across IMTD by supporting branches identify, assess, monitor and report on branch, organisational and strategic risks.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experience Risk specialist to join the Business Services Management Branch in supporting the department's Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) risk functions.
The role is suited to someone with a background within an IT environment who understands technology, processes and systems, and business risks. This is not a cyber security, audit or assurance role. Instead, the position focuses on embedding practical risk management practices across IMTD.
You'll work closely with the IMTD branches, senior leaders, executives, and the departments corporate risk area, to identify, manage and report on risks associated with IMTD service delivery initiatives.
Attributes
To succeed in the role you'll need to have:
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Demonstrated experience working in IT, technology, or digital environments
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the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Strong communication and problem solving skills
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Experience and strong understanding of risk and assurance management practices and process
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Previous experience risk management and governance in a government environment is desirable but not essential.
Refer to the attached Position Description and Role statement for a more detailed outline of the role responsibilities and expectations.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact
Edwina Reynolds via
[email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
