Risk Management Policy Statement
Policy Name: Risk Management Policy Statement
Document Type: Policy
Effective Date: 21/08/2025
Last Reviewed: 21/08/2025
Next Review: 21/08/2028
Applicable Legislation: Relevant NSW and federal legislation, including Workplace Health and Safety laws and Risk Management Standards (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018).
Approved By: Sydney United Volleyball Club Board
Approved Date: 21/08/2025
Purpose Statement
The effective management of risk is central to Sydney United Volleyball Club (SUV) achieving its purpose and mission. Understanding and proactively managing risks allows the Club to:
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Protect participants, members, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders
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Improve decision-making and operational confidence
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Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and standards
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Achieve strategic and operational objectives efficiently
SUV adopts a structured and consistent approach to assess, mitigate, and monitor risks across all activities, events, and organisational processes.
Policy Application
This policy applies to all SUV operations, including:
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Club activities, competitions, and events
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Governance, administration, and financial management
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Health, safety, and child safeguarding procedures
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Volunteer and staff management
All stakeholders, including committee members, staff, volunteers, and participants, are responsible for managing risk within their roles.
Policy Statement
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Risk Identification: SUV will maintain an up-to-date understanding of risks affecting the club, including operational, financial, reputational, safety, and strategic risks.
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Risk Assessment: All risks will be assessed in terms of likelihood, consequence, and overall risk rating.
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Risk Treatment: Preventative and mitigative controls will be implemented to reduce risks to an acceptable level, consistent with the Club’s risk appetite.
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Monitoring and Reporting: Risk management performance will be regularly measured, reported, and communicated to the SUV Board and Executive Committee.
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Continuous Improvement: SUV will review incidents, near misses, and risk treatment outcomes to improve processes, enhance learning, and support operational excellence.
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Accountability: All stakeholders are accountable for ensuring controls are effective and consistently applied.
Governance and Oversight
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The Executive Board is responsible for the strategic oversight of key risks crucial to delivering SUV’s mission and strategy.
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The Board and volunteers support risk management activities and provide regular updates on risk status.
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The risk management framework will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains relevant and effective, and updates will be reported to the Board and relevant personnel.
Review and Compliance
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This policy will be reviewed every three years or earlier if required by changes in legislation, operational needs, or community expectations.
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Compliance with this policy will support high standards of governance, safety, and operational excellence.
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