• Apply a risk management framework to your current role responsibilities
• Plan and conduct risk assessments within the APS guidelines
• Develop risk treatment plans and implement strategies to safeguard government objectives
• Get your team involved in reducing risks and improve communication for a positive risk culture
Kevin Riley
Kevin has more than 30 years of experience in financial and performance management and budgeting. This includes working with Treasury and Finance departments in the Commonwealth and across all Territory and State jurisdictions. Kevin is a Fellow with both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia. In 2022 Kevin was awarded the National Fellowship by the Institute of Public Administration Australia. He is also a Qualified Accountant with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (UK).
Managing Director
Capital Training College
APS risk fundamentals
- Explore risk management principles within the APS context
- The importance of risk assessment and treatment
- Evaluate the integration of risk management within your department and team operations
Building a strong risk management framework
- Define key responsibilities for effective risk management
- Establish a robust risk management framework aligned with the specific needs of your department
- Delve into risk appetite and tolerance levels
Identifying and embracing risks
- Practical tools and techniques for pinpointing potential risks
- Identify critical areas requiring risk management intervention
- Assess the identified risks in relation to government objectives and public service mandates
Analysing and evaluating risks to understand their potential impact
- Implement effective methods for analysing and evaluating risks
- Assess identified risks accurately for their likelihood and severity
- Prioritise high-impact risks using effective techniques tailored for government operations
Kevin Riley Managing Director Capital Training College
Exploring risk treatment options
- Understand various risk treatment strategies - avoidance, mitigation, transfer, acceptance
- Customise treatment strategies to address specific risk profiles
- Embed risk treatment seamlessly into organisational processes and decision-making frameworks
Implementing risk treatment strategies
- Translate insights from risk assessments into actionable treatment plans
- Establish realistic timelines and milestones for risk treatment activities
- Ensure alignment of risk treatment plans with overarching APS objectives
Monitoring and continuous improvement
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for assessing the effectiveness of risk treatment
- Regularly review and update risk treatment plans based on evolving circumstances
- Implementing feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement
Embedding a positive risk culture
- Implement strategies to enhance team awareness and understanding of risks
- Encourage active participation in risk mitigation efforts - assigning responsibilities
- Addressing concerns and promoting transparency through effective risk communication
Kevin Riley Managing Director Capital Training College
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