Job specification
Role details
Title
Chief Legal and Risk Officer
Reference number
611
Location
Barton, ACT or Chatswood, NSW
Classification
SES Band 1
Division
Corporate
Type of vacancy
Ongoing
Contact officer
Amanda O’Rourke
[email protected]
0452 199 031
Eligibility
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a
security assessment, maintain an ongoing security
clearance and satisfy AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement
checks.
To be eligible for assessment, applicants must be an
Australian citizen.
Closing date for applications
20 June 2016
Before applying, please obtain selection documentation by emailing
[email protected] quoting Ref. No. 611
Application details
Your application must include:
a)
covering letter, no longer than one page, that states why you are interested in the
position, and what value you can add to AUSTRAC
b)
a curriculum vitae, no longer than five pages, that outlines your career history and
qualifications
Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and/or work sample assessment as
part of this selection process.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a working
environment that values diversity and supports staff to reach their full potential.
Job description
The job description sets out the primary objective, role context, primary responsibilities, the
desired knowledge, skills and experience, and capabilities required.
Please note there is no need in your application to directly address or respond to any of the
information or capabilities contained in the job description however, it should be used to guide your
choice of information to include in your covering letter.
Primary Objective
The Chief Legal and Risk Officer is a pivotal role devoted to ensuring AUSTRAC has the
right capabilities to implement strategy, coordinate planning and performance reporting,
ensure effective governance and legal practices (including by fulfilling the role of General
Counsel) and engage with risk positively. This strategic and challenging role is critical in
shaping the future of the agency to maintain the integrity of the Australian financial system.
Role Context
AUSTRAC’s role is crucial both nationally and internationally to eliminate the significant
harms caused to the Australian economy, society and national security as a result of money
laundering and terrorism financing in an environment where the threats have never been
more dynamic or changing.
In this dynamic environment, the CLRO role provides strategic leadership over the following
key pillars of AUSTRAC’s corporate environment:
•
Delivery and ongoing maintenance of a holistic and high maturity planning and risk
framework;
•
Ongoing maturing of the organisation’s approach to governance and decisionmaking;
•
Enhancing the delivery of legal services
•
Management, advice and streamlining of a complex set of Rules which underpin the
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF Act).
In addition to being responsible for the operation of AUSTRAC’s strategic risk framework, the
CLRO is also expected to fulfil the role of General Counsel, supporting the CEO and the
AUSTRAC Executive in respect to strategic legal.
The CLRO leads a group of highly competent legal, policy, planning and risk specialists and
is therefore expected to provide them with leadership which meets the following attributes:
1.
Is able to inspire, motivate and lead by example;
2.
Has strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness of both strengths and
weaknesses;
3.
Seeks excellence for the branch and the organisation and invests personal capital in
achieving it;
4.
Is open, honest and inclusive around decision-making, change and risk;
5.
Values authenticity in themselves and others;
6.
Is innovative, creative and adaptable;
7.
Has the genuine desire and ability to develop staff and recognise different skill sets
and personal attributes.
Strong collaborative leadership is critical to the success of this position
Primary Outcomes and Accountabilities
The key outcomes and accountabilities for this role include:
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Implementation of a comprehensive review of AUSTRAC’s legal services.
•
Development and maintenance a culture of excellence that supports the
implementation of AUSTRAC’s strategic objectives.
•
Guide the ongoing maturity of agency planning and performance frameworks
•
Coordinate key strategic planning documents, including the Annual Report, Corporate
Plan, Portfolio Budget Statements etc.
•
Develop a positive agency risk culture, guide the ongoing maturity of the agency risk
management framework, and identify strategic and enterprise level risks and
opportunities.
•
Ensure compliance with, and deliver solutions for, all non-financial framework
legislative obligations of the PGPA Act, including risk management and agency
performance reporting.
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Perform agency General Counsel duties.
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Ensure legal advice and rules are accurate, timely and consistent.
•
Actively contribute to the deliberations of the AUSTRAC Executive Committee,
Operational Health Committee, and Operations Committee, and implement strategies
developed at these forums.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience as an innovative and strategic
leader. As a person, they will have a reputation as a visionary leader who is capable of
defining and leading change within a complex and evolving landscape. The occupant of this
role will represent AUSTRAC at relevant management forums, including conferences or
workshops as appropriate.
Important knowledge, skills and experience•
A detailed and demonstrated understanding of strategic planning, implementation,
risk and governance and the intersects between these frameworks;
•
Superior leadership and people management skills;
•
Strong knowledge and understanding of government legislative frameworks and lawmaking processes;
•
Experience and ability to engage and provide strategic legal and risk advice to
Executive including the head of agency
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Engagement with dynamic innovation and change.
•
Demonstrated experience in dealing with diverse government and industry
stakeholders.
Desirable experience and knowledge:
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Knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and supporting legislative framework
•
Awareness of relevant AML/CTF reforms, including legislative development
•
Knowledge of the financial sector
Capabilities
Shapes Strategic Thinking
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Inspires a sense of purpose and direction
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Strategic focus
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Ability to recognise opportunities, harness information
•
Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense
Achieve Results
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Organisational capability
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Marshals professional expertise
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Implements change
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Ability to clarify ambiguities
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Closure and delivery
Exemplify Personal Drive and Integrity
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Professionalism and probity
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Risk-taking and personal courage
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Action orientation
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Resilience
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Self- awareness
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Commitment to personal development
Cultivate Productive Working Relationships
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Nurtures internal and external relationships
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Facilitates co-operation and partnerships
•
Values differences and diversity
•
Guides, mentors and develops people
Communicate with Influence
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Communicates clearly
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Listens, understands and adapts to different audiences
•
Negotiates persuasively
Innovative leadership
•
Able to define an innovation roadmap to deliver against far-reaching strategic
goals
•
Designs, leads and delivers transformative change
•
Delivers collaborative and outcome-focused productivity improvements
•
Draws on and usefully applies leading edge technology to meet agency needs
•
Prioritises well to build the right collaborative relationships that deliver
mutually-beneficial outcomes.