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They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.\nConsult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.\nIdentify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.\nTake ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.\nPerform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.\nCollaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.\nEngage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.\nCommunicate complex information. 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