Manager, Resilience
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Posted on:
27-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Manager Resilience as part of the Risk and Resilience team will increase the risk maturity of the University by supporting the various groups and areas to identify business continuity risks develop appropriate controls and mitigations and operationalising resilience (including crisis management) so that it becomes an embedded practice that can be used as a strategic tool to protect the University and enhance its business practices.
The Manager Resilience operates as part of the second line of defence of the Universitys three lines model. As part of the second line of defence the Manager Resilience will:
- Provide oversight expertise advice and support
- Develop and facilitate effective risk management practices with a focus on crisis response and business continuity including policies tools procedures and exercises
- Independently challenge and support the first line of defence
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership and direction to develop implement and continuously improve the Universitys resilience program including crisis response and business continuity.
- Establish and nurture contact at all levels in the business in order to develop a detailed understanding of the business activities systems and controls that will influence the strategic direction of risk and resilience program.
- Undertake ongoing review and update of the Universitys resilience framework to ensure it is in line with best practice and embed resilience activities within operational areas of the University through facilitated workshops training exercises and consultation on risk management processes and methods.
- Empower staff at all levels to identify analyse evaluate and treat risks in line with the Universitys Risk Management Framework and Enterprise Risk Management Policy so that they understand own and operationalise risk.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders on the implementation and adoption of an enterprise risk system solution that will facilitate the collation aggregation and consolidation of risks.
About you
- The occupant will have postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and possess at least five years of work experience in a relevant field for example within a risk management or crisis management role.
- Experience within a complex organisation or University will be highly regarded.
Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights sponsorship is not available for this role. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history check.
What we can offer
This is a continuing opportunity based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other campuses.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
For queries specific to the role please contact Mr Michael Lee Associate Director - Risk and Resilience via
Closing date: Sunday 9th November @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
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