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Overview:Full time, continuing positionSalary HEW 9 ($130,748- $140,089) + 17% SuperannuationLead and support the College to achieve the highest quality safety and compliance standardsBased primarily at the City Campus, but will be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.About the RoleThe STEM College currently occupies 600 laboratories and facilities across the breadth of STEM disciplines, carrying some of the highest risk to the University.The Senior Manager Compliance and Risk is responsible for leading a new portfolio within the STEM College focused on ensuring the highest quality safety and compliance standards. In doing so, they will provide expert advice and leadership to guide safe work practices and meet regulatory requirements that ensure ongoing safe and compliant operations. In addition, the role will be responsible for overseeing the establishment and management of a framework that covers all aspects of risk, health & safety, regulatory assurance, and compliance standards within STEM College.Using this framework, the Senior Manager Compliance and Risk will ensure that the STEM College effectively identifies, assesses, and manages risks. Working closely with each School, the incumbent will develop, implement, and maintain processes, policies, and procedures that ensure adherence to legislation, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.To be successful in this position, youll have:Extensive experience in health and safety, risk, assurance, compliance management, or a related field, preferably in a large complex organisation.Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, preferably as they are applicable to higher education and STEM disciplines, particularly biosafety and biosecurity, chemical management, built infrastructure and equipment safety.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and standards and convey them clearly to a lay audience.Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills enabling the provision of authoritative advice, guidance, and seeking cooperation in the delivery of services.Please view position description for further selection criteriaQualificationsPostgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and/or education/training.Certification in quality management or compliance (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO) is desirable.Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.ToApplyPlease submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email jessica.bernardo@rmit.edu.au.Position Description Senior Manager, Compliance and RiskApplications Close:12 June 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms) . To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, v ia talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - .We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr