Risk Specialist

About the role

Band 5 - base salary from $125,837 per annum (plus super) - total package to be negotiated with preferred candidate based on skills and experience 

About the Team

The Risk & Audit team helps TasNetworks make informed decisions by embedding effective risk management practices across the organisation. We partner with leaders to strengthen organisational resilience, build enterprise risk capability, and support the achievement of our business and strategic objectives. Working collaboratively across all business areas, we facilitate a proactive approach to managing risk, improving risk maturity, and ensuring TasNetworks is prepared to respond to uncertainty and disruption. We are a supportive, collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and delivering practical, value-added outcomes.

About the role

As a Risk Specialist, you will:

• Partner with business leaders to strengthen enterprise risk management practices and support informed decision-making.


• Lead and facilitate enterprise risk assessments, workshops, and risk discussions to identify, assess, and manage enterprise and operational risks.


• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, driving continuous improvement in organisational risk maturity.


• Coordinate and enhance business continuity and resilience activities, including business impact analyses, continuity planning, testing, and exercising.


• Monitor emerging risks, industry trends, and the external operating environment to provide meaningful insights that support organisational resilience and strategic planning.


• Develop high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations for Executive, Board, and governance committees, providing clear analysis of key risks and opportunities.


• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to promote a positive risk culture and embed effective risk management practices.

Contribute to the review and development of risk policies, procedures, and governance processes to ensure they remain fit for purpose and aligned with organisational objectives

About you

We’d love to hear about:

• Your experience in enterprise risk management, including the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise risk frameworks and governance practices.


• How you have built organisational risk maturity by partnering with business leaders to embed effective risk management into planning and decision-making.


• Your experience designing and facilitating enterprise risk workshops, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement activities.


• Your knowledge of business continuity management, organisational resilience, and continuity planning.


• Your ability to monitor emerging risks and environmental trends and translate complex information into practical insights.


• Your experience preparing concise, high-quality reports and presentations for Executive leadership, Boards, and committees.


• Your ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and foster a positive risk culture across diverse business areas.


• Your tertiary qualifications in business, risk management, governance, commerce, or a related discipline, or significant experience in a similar enterprise risk role.

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of our Hobart depot, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an “employer of choice” we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements

• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year


• Electricity discount of 16.66% (following probationary period)


• Paid volunteer days (we strive to give back to the community)


• Free onsite parking (It all adds up)


• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)


• Career development - personalised career pathways across trade and leadership, supported by our internal training programs


• All the equipment you'll need to be successful in your role

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here. 

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 16 August 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Jacqui Gill-Berry, Leader Audit and Risk – [email protected]

TasNetworks is committed to equal opportunity and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals and those of all ages.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. 

Background checks will be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania’s provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians – through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Can you see yourself living here?

If you're considering a move, Tasmania's capital city, historic Nipaluna/Hobart, offers an incredible setting for success in this role. Located on the picturesque river Derwent, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking world heritage wilderness areas just a short distance away. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle and have easy access to iconic destinations like Mona, Port Arthur, and the historic Hobart Waterfront. Nipaluna/Hobart will provide a captivating backdrop to your professional journey.

Whether you choose Hobart, Launceston, or the North West, Tasmania's captivating landscapes and vibrant communities make each location a desirable place to live and work. Embrace the opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences that await you in these incredible regions of Lutruwita/Tasmania.