Risk and Insurance Business Partner

Job Description

Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $110,581 - $122,420 pa About the Role Flinders University Governance, Legal and Risk team have an opening for a Risk and Insurance Business Partner. Requiring a combined transactional, strategic and tactical mindset, this position is responsible for the overall management and advisory support of the University's insurance program and providing support in the management of the Risk Management Framework, this position services each of the business units of the University, (under broad direction from the Associate Director, Risk and Assurance).Broadly, the Risk and Insurance Business Partners is responsible for: Managing the entire annual renewal process for the University and its controlled entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion. General management of the University's insurance program and providing support in the management of the Risk Management Framework. Training, reporting and continuous improvement including developing and maintaining training materials, guides and toolkits to support consistent process and stakeholder education. Please review the Position Description for a more comprehensive list of key responsibilities and capabilities About You A dynamic individual, you are highly adept at building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and have exemplary interpersonal and oral communication skills. Your organisational skills are second to none, as is your ability to independently prepare accurate correspondence and reports, and (where appropriate), make recommendations to senior University managers to a high professional standard.We would expect the successful candidate to have completed a degree and possess extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination or experience and/or education and/or training.A highly developed understanding of, and experience in the insurance industry or insurance related roles is critical to success in this role.About Governance, Legal and Risk Governance, Legal and Risk provide governance, legal, policy, compliance, insurance and risk management support to the University and its staff. The Governance, Legal and Risk team provides advice on university governance and decision-making processes and plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Flinders have policies in place to protect its people, assets, and activities.Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 4 March 2025. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. #J-18808-Ljbffr