Risk Advisor

• Highvisibility role in a central governance function contributing directly to the Universitys enterprise risk maturity resilience and assurance outcomes.
• Broad varied portfolio spanning risk insurance business continuity and critical incident support providing strong career development and exposure across the full risk lifecycle.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104243 $115661 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Risk Integrity Safety and Compliance (RISC) division oversees the Universitys risk management framework leading initiatives to embed enterprise-wide integrated risk management and foster a positive risk-aware culture. RISCs areas of responsibility encompass health safety & wellbeing enterprise risk compliance information governance internal audit business continuity and insurance.

The Strategic Assurance team a key unit within RISC provides a structured and coordinated approach to internal audit risk management organisational resilience emergency travel assistance and insurance supporting the Universitys commitment to a strong risk management culture.

About the opportunity

• Support and enhance UWAs enterprise risk management framework including risk assessment monitoring reporting and control assurance activities.
• Contribute to business continuity critical incident processes and emergency travel risk activities across the University.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the Universitys insurance program including data preparation and enquiry management.

About you

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrate equivalent competency in operational risk management.
• Bring substantial experience delivering risk advisory control testing and assurance activities within a structured framework.
• Skilled in developing guidance materials training aids policies and documentation that support risk capability uplift.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to brief senior stakeholders and prepare quality reports.
• Confident in building strong working relationships and influencing across diverse stakeholder groups.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant. Occasional after hours or weekend work may be required.

Position description: Risk Advisor

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Jiby Abraham at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 10th April 2026.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

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