Chief Risk Officer and Legal Services Manager

Lead risk management, legal services, and strategic decision-making at WSLHD, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and driving organisational success to improve the lives of others. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5 Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448 per annum Hours Per Week: 40 Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers high-quality health care to diverse communities in Western Sydney, guided by core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

• Provides primary and secondary care across Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Delivers tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to improving health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
• Supports diverse communities with patient-focused care.
• Embraces innovation and collaboration to achieve health excellence.

Working in the health environment allows you to apply your corporate skill set to positively impact the lives of others. What you'll be doing The Chief Risk Officer and Legal Services Manager plays a pivotal role in leading risk management and legal services at WSLHD. This position ensures the District is prepared for risks, aligned with strategic goals, and supported by sound regulatory processes. Responsibilities as Chief Risk Officer and Legal Services Manager include:

• Overseeing Enterprise Risk Management, General Insurance, and Legal Services.
• Advising on risk assessment, mitigation, and strategic decision-making.
• Guiding the Executive to align initiatives with the Board's risk appetite.
• Providing high-level legal advice to the Chief Executive and stakeholders.
• Building partnerships to support WSLHD’s growth, including Westmead Health Precinct.

How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

• Tertiary qualifications in risk management and/or experience in managing an enterprise risk management framework within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a change agent to drive organisational innovation and building positive, engaged and active behaviours around risk and legal services.
• Demonstrated superior analytical skills and risk management expertise to provide timely, informed and strategic advice to Senior Executives.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply government processes and systems, including policy, statutory requirements and relevant risk management standards.
• Understanding of how complex legal issues impact on large operational environments.

Requisition ID: REQ548967 Applications Close: 26th February 2025 Need more information?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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• For inquiries about the role, contact Tiffany Sly on or 0418 936 315.

We would welcome a conversation with any potential suitable candidates. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up . Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr