• Senior Consultant, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance- Full-Time, Permanent | Melbourne CBD (Hybrid)
• Work with an ambitious and collaborative team that shares a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a university dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and real-world impact.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university

Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.

We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences. The Operations Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Vietnam Operations.

The Operations Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life globally. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of "unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities" supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset, and delivery, empowering the advancement of the University's commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

The Role

The Senior Consultant, IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for supporting the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of technology and cybersecurity risks across Information Technology Services (ITS) and at Enterprise level. The role provides expert advice and hands-on delivery to ensure governance, risk management and compliance practices are effectively embedded and continuously improved in alignment with RMIT's risk management framework and regulatory obligations.

The Senior Consultant works closely with ITS leadership, risk and control owners, and internal and external assurance functions to deliver risk-informed insights, coordinate audit and compliance activities, and strengthen overall GRC maturity. The role contributes to informed decision-making through high-quality reporting, risk analysis and assurance activities, while influencing stakeholders and supporting uplift in risk culture across key risk domains.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you'll have

• Demonstrated experience in IT governance, risk and control frameworks (e.g. COBIT, NIST), with the ability to apply these effectively to assess, manage and report technology and cybersecurity risks in a complex environment.
• Proven experience in conducting third-party risk assessments, including stakeholder collaboration, identification of risks and issues, and development of practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to make sound, well-reasoned decisions in situations with incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively coordinate and support risk and compliance activities within a large and complex organisation, driving continuous improvement in processes, controls and risk maturity.
• Well-developed organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and influence stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trusted relationships, clearly articulate risk insights, and effectively engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to shared goals while fostering a positive, inclusive and accountable team environment.
• Proven ability to deliver advanced technical consulting to researchers across multiple domains
• Ability to translate complex research requirements into effective technical computing solutions

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description below.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-senior-consultant-governance-risk-compliance.pdf


We will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits: www.rmit.edu.au/careers/employee-benefits. From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone!

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via tal••••••••••@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

RMIT 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 Islander community.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.