Risk Manager - Room for Advancement

Who are we?

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, and we are now 101 years old! We are going through a massive transformational growth stage. In the last few years we’ve doubled in size and now have over 300 employees contributing to Australia’s future and our mission of empowering communities.

We bring together experts to develop national and international standards, which provide guidelines for products and services that promote the net benefit to the Australian community. We also publish these standards, so they are accessible to all businesses and individuals.

It’s our vision to be a global leader in trusted solutions that improve life – today and tomorrow. Join our team and be a part of this exciting time in Standards Australia’s journey!

About the role

This is a key position in upholding the standards of effective risk management, and compliance within Standards Australia. Tasked with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of resilient frameworks and risk management strategies, this role plays a critical role in safeguarding Standards Australia’s integrity.

What you'll do

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and regular updates of Standards Australia’s robust risk management processes
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of the financial implications associated with identified risks
• Perform thorough risk assessments and evaluations, leveraging a proactive approach to anticipate and mitigate potential challenges
• Facilitate the alignment of operational risks with the strategic risk framework, aiding departments in creating and updating their risk register
• Offer strategic advice on the effective implementation of risk management methodologies, aligning recommendations with organisational goals and objectives
• Drive the continuous improvement of risk management processes
• Provide clear and insightful risk reports to relevant stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of individual accountabilities and fostering a risk-aware organisational culture
• Analyse and document external risks, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the external risk landscape
• Review, assess, and report significant risks and issues identified or reported by the business, following the incident management process to ensure timely resolution
• Develop comprehensive management plans and policies for projects, integrating risk considerations to enhance project success and mitigate potential challenges
• Conduct end-to-end file risk compliance audits, ensuring adherence to established standards and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures, recommending enhancements to adapt to evolving risk landscapes and industry developments
• Takes a proactive role in managing change, particularly in the context of evolving risk landscapes

About you

• 5-7 years of experience in a Risk Manager role
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, risk management, legal studies, or equivalent level of experience across required level of expertise
• Proven experience in governance, risk management, and compliance roles
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations, governance principles, and risk management methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence positive change.
• Strong understanding and experience applying the AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management and understanding of risk management principles in a project environmental context including risk quantification and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management policies and processes

Culture & Benefits
 
We at Standards Australia are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award 2023! This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Our success is measured not only by outcomes, but on the path we took to get there. Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, regular awards, and on-going training. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:

• Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off!
• Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your family during the most important times in your life
• Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
• International working arrangement – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
• Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!

What's next?
 
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.