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Assurance Lead

Melbourne, Australia
Sydney, Australia

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Posted 04/02/2025 Job Number 46893 Work type Fixed Term - Full Time Posting End Date 14/02/2025

At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. This is at the core of who we are, making us a healthcare provider that strives to deliver meaningful change.

New opportunity for an Assurance Lead to join Bupa’s Risk & Compliance APAC team.

  • 6 month fixed-term contract
  • Full-time hours, Hybrid working
  • Location flexible – Sydney or Melbourne

Opportunity Snapshot

The Assurance Lead is responsible for ensuring appropriate assurance across the health insurance business by supporting the planning and execution of assurance activities as per the 2LOD assurance plan. As part of the second line Risk & Compliance APAC team, you’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across the health insurance business to provide assurance on control effectiveness for managing key risks and obligations.

This position is initially offered as a 6-month fixed term contract, hybrid working, with flexibility to be based from Melbourne or Sydney.

Position Responsibilities

  • To execute second line control design and operating effectiveness testing in line with the Bupa Risk Management Assurance standard.
  • Conduct thematic deep dives into risk and assurance activities.
  • Provide support to the business owners to implement effective controls by providing robust feedback and practical recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain accurate data in the GRC, extracting insights through regular (and on-demand) reporting.

What do I need?

  • Demonstrate proficiency of Enterprise Risk Management Principles including risks and controls, and the three lines model.
  • Experienced in analysing and identifying risks, opportunities and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Previous experience working in Assurance in a complex organisation or regulated industry such as insurance or management consulting. 
  • Critical thinking to analytically use data driven insights to solve problems.
  • Structured communication skills and an ability to prioritise effectively while working in a dynamic environment and ambiguity. 
  • Influencing and consulting skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

About Bupa

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years. In Australia and New Zealand, Bupa supports more than 5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, rehabilitation, dental, optical, medical, hearing, and medical visa services. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity, and own story is respected and valued.

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