Director Internal Audit & Risk

Job title: Director Internal Audit & Risk

Company: Hudson


Job description: This Director Risk and Internal Audit role is pivotal to the organisation’s ongoing risk management providing the Board and Senior Management Team with sound professional advice and recommendations on risk and controls.Our client is a key provider of a broad range of health services delivering quality primary care, acute, and specialist services for a diverse and growing population across Far North Queensland. As part of its strategy, services are expanding to meet increased demand and deliver improved health outcomes for its communities. New investment includes new and expanded facilities, embracing best practice and innovative approaches to healthcare. Working in partnership and collaboration with First Nations peoples and other community groups to improve health outcomes is a key part of this strategy.
Establishing a robust best practice risk management framework and management processes has been a key focus with this work now complete and embedded into the organisation. This role is pivotal to the organisation’s ongoing risk management providing the Board and Senior Management Team with sound professional advice and recommendations on risk and controls.This key senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the risk management framework and associated systems and processes. This unique opportunity will provide this manager with the opportunity to work closely with the Board, Chief Executive, and senior managers to review these processes and recommend further opportunities for improvement. The role is supported by a team of three.Responsibilities also include

• Oversee the risk management framework for identifying, monitoring and managing significant business risks, including fraud.
• Assess, monitor and report on the implementation of risk management strategies.
• Ongoing review of the risk management framework, risk appetite and risk related procedures.
• Assist management to identify risk and develop risk mitigation and monitoring strategies as part of the risk management framework.
• Provide leadership, direction and development of the Internal Audit function and staff.
• Develop and execute a risk-based organisation-wide Internal Audit and Strategic Audit plan.
• Lead the planning, coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation of all audits.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced risk specialist with a successful track record working in a relevant role for a medium to large complex organisation. Experience with internal or external audits that includes presenting to Senior Management and/or Boards is a requirement. This person will also require strong influencing and negotiation skills. Evidence of reviewing and recommending improvements for audit or risk processes is important for this role. There is a strong preference for this person to have CPA or CA, or an Internal Auditor qualification. Previous health sector experience is not essential.
This position offers a competitive remuneration package that includes a competitive base salary and generous superannuation. This is a friendly and collaborative work environment together with many other benefits on offer, including potential salary packaging to save on tax, possible flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development, and wellness programs.The role will be located in Cairns.If you would like further information about the role’s Responsibilities and the Key Selection Criteria provided in the more detailed Candidate Information Brief, please contact:In CONFIDENCE: Penny Smythe on 07 31855357 or 0415 102 473 or email
Job Reference 239181
Alternatively, to submit your application, in strict confidence, please use the Apply Now link.Please note your application should include a Cover Letter (no more than 2 A4 pages please) that addresses the Key Selection Criteria.

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Location: Cairns North, QLD

Job date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:32:51 GMT

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