Risk & Assurance Officer

This is a newly reviewed role and seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Business Services team, in the position of Risk & Assurance Officer.  This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis, reporting to the Risk and Assurance Manager and working from our Brightwater Central office in Inglewood.

About the role 

Reporting to the Risk and Assurance Manager, this position is responsible for providing high-level support to deliver a systematic approach to effective risk management, business continuity and crisis planning activities.

This position will also administer and maintain Brightwater’s contract management system including the monitoring and compliance with contractual obligations.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Tertiary degree and qualifications (Business, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant business or consulting role.
• Proven experience in providing support in implementing and maintaining complex and detail-orientated systems such as risk management, business continuity and contract management.
• Proven experience in providing support in implementing and maintaining complex and detail-orientated systems such as risk management, business continuity and contract management.
• Results-orientated individual who actively identifies opportunities for quality improvement in all duties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised professional with the ability to multi-task, plan and manage work processes involving multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines and can demonstrate stability of performance under pressure.
• Strong computer skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft applications, including MS Excel, MS Teams.
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to work autonomously with minimal instruction and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
• Aged care, health industry, or service orientated experience (desirable).
• Satisfactory National Police Certificate obtained within the last 12 months.

If this sounds like the right role for you, Brightwater offers:

• The ability to salary package up to $18,500 – pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Our unique staff benefits program, including access to Brightwater Plus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers.
• An on-site café and free gym.
• Modern office with excellent ergonomic workstations.

 About Brightwater
At Brightwater, we are committed to pursuing the dignity of independence for our clients. 

With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core.  We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease, and acquired brain injury.

How to apply

If you are passionate about helping people pursue the dignity of independence and have a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive, and courageous then please read the attached job description for more information on the role, including a full list of duties and provide us with a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability.

Applications should be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal by 11th Oct 2024 at 4pm, however Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

If you are interested in this position or for confidential enquiries, please phone Madaline – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0481 092 689.

At Brightwater, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where our clients and staff can flourish.

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