Senior Risk Specialist
Senior Risk Specialist
Salary:
800 - 1000
/ Day
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Brisbane - QLD
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
3995602
Contact Name:
Paul Johanson
Contact Email:
pjohanson@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
18-Dec-2025
Public Sector People are partnering with Well know Government statutory body to recruit experienced Senior Risk Specialists
to join their Operational Risk team.
These roles are offered on a six-month temporary contract with strong potential for extension and potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
Reporting to the Manager Operational Risk, this is a senior level role that plays a key part in supporting enterprise-wide risk management obligations, strengthening governance, assurance and risk informed decision making across the organisation. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced operational risk professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working within complex or regulated environments.
Key responsibilities
About you
Desirable or highly regarded
Paul Johanson
T: 0401 857 515
E: pjohanson@publicsectorpeople.com.au
These roles are offered on a six-month temporary contract with strong potential for extension and potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role.
Reporting to the Manager Operational Risk, this is a senior level role that plays a key part in supporting enterprise-wide risk management obligations, strengthening governance, assurance and risk informed decision making across the organisation. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced operational risk professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working within complex or regulated environments.
Key responsibilities
- Execute second line operational risk activities to promote a strong risk culture across the organisation
- Lead the development and enhancement of governance frameworks, policies and risk management strategies
- Support delivery standards, service levels and risk reporting mechanisms Independently oversee complex operational risk portfolios across multiple business units
- Identify, monitor and report on key risk indicators
- Maintain and manage risk, control and assurance registers to ensure accuracy and integrity of data
- Prepare and contribute to operational risk reporting for Executive Leadership, Board and Risk Committees
- Support internal audit activities and enterprise wide risk visibility
- Assist with disaster recovery, incident response and business continuity planning
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
About you
- Proven experience in operational risk identification, assessment and management
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with sound judgement and accountability
- Experience working across complex or regulated organisations
Desirable or highly regarded
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Legal or a related discipline
- Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications in risk, governance or compliance
- Membership of professional bodies such as CA, CPA, IIA, Governance Institute or ACI
- Experience within financial services, insurance, legal or other regulated environments
- Experience supporting internal audit programs and executive level reporting
- Competitive daily rates with PAYG or ABN options (ranging from $800 to 1000 per day)
- Hybrid working arrangement with genuine flexibility - 50% in the office
- Brisbane CBD location
- 6 month contract + extension
- High impact role within a well-regarded Queensland Government owned organisation
- Long term contract with extension and permanent opportunities
- Multiple positions available
Paul Johanson
T: 0401 857 515
E: pjohanson@publicsectorpeople.com.au
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