Senior IT Risk and Governance Manager

Are you looking for a long-term contract with Victorian state government client?

Your new company
Victorian department that ensures equitable, streamlined, and cost-effective legal services for the community by rendering judgments on a diverse array of cases or by assisting individuals in resolving conflicts.

Your new role

As an expert, you’ll need to foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management. You’ll also be :
  • Responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure associated with a product in a way that is attractive and convenient for users
  • Maintain and track IT risks, ensuring mitigation actions are coordinated and reported.
  • Align risk strategies with the Enterprise Architect for practical implementation.
  • Define clear remediation plans for architecture, security, and service quality risks.
  • Identify and escalate portfolio gaps such as resource issues or dependencies.
  • Communicate project and risk updates clearly and consistently to stakeholders.
  • Support the IT Director in aligning operations with risk and portfolio management goals.
  • Guide the IT Project Manager in applying project controls and improving delivery.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong experience in IT management with expertise in risk, governance, and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven in closing procedural gaps with practical solutions
  • Strong communicator and negotiator, trusted by diverse stakeholders
  • Skilled in leading change and overcoming resistance
  • In-depth knowledge of IT architecture, cybersecurity, and service assurance
  • Relevant industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA.


What you'll get in return

  • Enjoy the diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence
  • Long-term contract


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Prachi.Kalyanarora@Hays.com.au, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


Hays appreciates the importance of workforce diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer and have policies, procedures and relationships in place to promote our understanding of all forms of diversity.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
2938461

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Prachi KalyanArora, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street,

Telephone: +61 3 8602 9830

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