Executive, Legal, Risk & Compliance

Executive, Legal, Risk and Compliance [fixed-term contract]

The Executive, Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) provides high-level administrative, governance, and coordination support to the Head, LRC in delivering the objectives of Student and Corporate Services.

The role plays a key part in ensuring that legal, risk, compliance, and governance activities are well-coordinated, effectively executed, and appropriately documented, supporting the University's regulatory, governance, and operational requirements.

The position works closely with the LRC function to:

• Provide executive and administrative support to the Head, LRC, and the LRC office.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, and prepare reports, correspondence, and governance documentation as required.
• Support and monitor projects undertaken by the LRC function, ensuring timely follow-through and completion of actions.
• Provide executive support for governance and statutory meetings, including preparation of papers, minutes, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Liaise with government agencies, regulators, and external bodies, and contribute to building and maintaining effective working relationships

The role requires:

• A sound understanding of the higher education environment, including regulatory, governance, and compliance considerations.
• Working knowledge of University structures, policies, and administrative processes, with specific understanding of Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus operations.
• The ability to operate across both strategic and operational matters, exercising judgement and discretion as appropriate