Are you a detail-oriented risk professional with a passion for ensuring organisational integrity and compliance? Join a market-leading telecommunications organisation recognised for delivering innovative networking solutions and supporting Australia's research and education communities. As a Compliance Analyst, you will be instrumental in managing third-party risks, safeguarding the organisation’s operations and promoting best practices across supplier relationships in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
In this vital role, you will focus on managing third-party risks associated with operational technology, information technology and network suppliers. Your responsibilities include conducting comprehensive risk assessments, overseeing the supplier lifecycle and ensuring ongoing risk monitoring. Your efforts will help reinforce the organisation’s reputation for security, compliance and operational excellence while supporting continuous process enhancements.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Perform detailed risk assessments of suppliers across network, IT and OT platforms, evaluating operational, financial, business continuity, FOCI and technological risks.
- Review supplier contracts to identify and manage potential risk exposures, developing risk scoring dashboards and detailed reports.
- Maintain and update the supplier register, including risk scores, assessment outcomes and remediation tracking.
- Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conducting reassessments and escalating high-risk exposures as needed.
- Oversee the entire supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, renewals, criticality assessments and exit processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Legal, Cyber Security, Operations, Finance and Technology to improve supplier management processes and ensure compliance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to operationalising the organisation’s supplier management framework and documentation.
- Support security and technical risk assessments, providing input where security knowledge is advantageous.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Three to six years’ experience in third-party or operational risk management within a technology, IT or networking environment.
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
- Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement and third-party lifecycle management principles.
- Exceptional organisational, analytical and documentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.
- High attention to detail with a governance-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication skills to articulate risks and influence decision-making.
Nice to Have Skills
- Knowledge of information security principles.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CRMP, CPSM, CIPS, CTPRP or ISO standards.
- Experience with contract management and cybersecurity concepts.
- Understanding of technical risk validation and security assessment procedures.
Preferred Education and Experience
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Three to six years’ experience in risk management, supplier lifecycle management or related fields within telecommunications, IT or network sectors.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work collaboratively across internal teams and external suppliers.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-evolving technological environment.
- Knowledge of Australian WHS policies and compliance standards is desirable.
If you are motivated to apply your risk management expertise at a leading telecommunications organisation, we encourage you to submit your application today. Become part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration and excellence.
