APS6 Risk Advisor

APS6 Risk Advisor (Contract)
📍 Richmond (VIC) / Geelong (VIC) / Robina (QLD)
🕒 Contract until 31 December 2026
💰 $60.26 per hour + super

Looking to step into a role where your risk expertise actually influences outcomes?
We’re partnering with a large, purpose-driven federal organisation seeking an experienced APS6 Risk Advisor to join their team on a long-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across complex programs, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to meaningful national outcomes.

The Opportunity In this role, you’ll operate with a high level of autonomy, supporting business areas with expert risk advice while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
You’ll be at the centre of risk conversations — facilitating workshops, shaping frameworks, and helping teams proactively manage risk, incidents, and issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist risk advisory services across operational and strategic initiatives
• Facilitate risk workshops and support risk identification, assessment and treatment planning
• Apply and embed the organisation’s Risk Management Framework across business areas
• Partner with stakeholders to manage risks, incidents, and issues effectively
• Contribute to risk reporting, insights, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support risk maturity uplift through education, guidance, and collaboration

About You You’re a confident communicator who can influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders, from operational teams through to senior leaders.
You’ll bring:

• Strong experience in risk management, including facilitating risk workshops
• Demonstrated ability to apply risk frameworks in complex environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to navigate ambiguity

Desirable:
Formal qualifications in Risk Management or related discipline. 

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your work will have real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply: 
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.
 
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Katya on 03 8632 9964 for more information.


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