Job description
Risk Manager (Infrastructure Program)
We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead risk, issue and opportunity management across a complex infrastructure program initially on an 8 month contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Controls, this role will support strong governance, consistent delivery practices, and executive‑level decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead risk, issue and opportunity management across a complex infrastructure program initially on an 8 month contract. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Controls, this role will support strong governance, consistent delivery practices, and executive‑level decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead identification, assessment and monitoring of risks, issues and opportunities across the Program
- Embed a consistent, enterprise‑aligned risk management approach and culture
- Facilitate regular risk review sessions with project teams and senior stakeholders
- Maintain and improve risk frameworks, tools and reporting
- Use Quickbase to record and monitor risks and opportunities, and support the planned transition to CLEW (experience with CLEW highly regarded)
- Deliver risk and project management training and capability uplift activities
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly governance reporting, insights and briefings
- Support second‑line assurance, control monitoring and effectiveness reviews
- Proven experience managing risk on large infrastructure or capital programs
- Strong understanding of governance, assurance and risk appetite frameworks
- Experience with enterprise risk systems (Quickbase essential; CLEW desirable)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively as a contractor in complex, fast‑paced environments
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
