Position: Technology Risk and Compliance Manager
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:
Talenza is partnering with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Technology Risk and Compliance Manager to join their team. This pivotal role will be responsible for implementing and managing the organisation's technology risk and compliance framework. You will collaborate with the technology team, work closely with senior leadership, and ensure the business remains compliant with key standards such as ISO9001, ISO27001, and SOX.

As the Technology Risk and Compliance Manager, you will be tasked with developing and maintaining risk mitigation strategies, managing audit requirements, and preparing detailed reports on compliance activities. Your role will also involve working across departments to ensure the effective delivery of risk and compliance initiatives and the maintenance of technology policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Management: Implement the organisation's technology risk management policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks.

• Audit Planning & Management: Plan and manage all audit and compliance activities for the organisation's technology, maintaining a detailed project plan for audit-related tasks.

• ISO, SOX Compliance: Manage and respond to audit requirements arising from standards such as ISO9001, ISO27001, and SOX.

• Collaboration on Risk Mitigation: Work closely with the technology team to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies across all technology projects.

• Audit Evidence Collection: Collaborate with team members to collect and provide necessary evidence for audit purposes.

• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on risk and compliance activities to executives and key stakeholders within the organisation.

• Risk Register Management: Own and manage the organisation's technology risk register in collaboration with the Quality and Risk Management team and the wider security team.

• Policy and Procedure Development: Develop, own, and maintain technology policies and procedures in alignment with ISO27001, working closely with the Quality and Risk Management team.

• Cyber Security Compliance: Collaborate with the Cyber Security Owner to report on cyber security compliance activities and ensure the organisation is fully compliant.

• Internal Audit Compliance: Respond to internal audit requirements arising from the parent company.

• Metrics and Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure compliance and mitigate security risks.

• Technology Compliance in Projects: Work with Program Managers and Project Managers to ensure technology compliance activities are carried out and risk assessments are completed for all projects.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Service Delivery to ensure excellent technology compliance across the organisation.

• Budget Input: Provide valuable input into the technology budget, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance goals.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology risk and compliance management, with expertise in ISO27001, SOCs, and other related standards. You should have experience in policy writing, managing risk registers, and collaborating with senior leaders. Knowledge of audit processes, project management, and information security management systems will be essential to succeed in this role.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience in managing and owning a technology risk register.

• Strong understanding of ISO9001, ISO27001, and SOCs (American Accounting standards).

• Experience working with senior leaders on project plans or steering committees.

• Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (not necessarily implementation experience).

• Ability to ensure policies align with audits and demonstrate compliance.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work across cross-functional teams to drive compliance and risk mitigation.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible working arrangements (WFH options).

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, transformative technology projects.

• A collaborative and dynamic team environment.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

If you are an experienced Technology Risk and Compliance Manager with a passion for ensuring technology compliance and mitigating risks, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career.