Program risk and assurance officer

• Support the Portfolio Risk Analyst with program assurance and risk analysis activities
• Assist with identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring program risks
• Maintain risk registers, assess risk health, and utilise risk matrices
• Support assurance activities such as internal audits, quality reviews, and health checks
• Coordinate and provide secretariat support to governance boards and committees
• Schedule and prepare meetings, including agendas, papers, and accurate minutes
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and meeting logistics
• Maintain program inboxes, records, action registers, and follow-ups
• Prepare correspondence, briefings, and reports to departmental standards
• Ensure compliance with governance processes, policies, and terms of reference

• Experience in risk frameworks and internal control environments
• Demonstrated experience in program/project assurance or internal audits
• Strong administrative skills including meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and minute-taking
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder liaison skills
• High attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other collaboration tools
• Understanding of program and project management methodologies

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