Senior Risk Manager

Our Client:

Workskil Australia is a national not-for-profit employment services provider committed to building better lives. For over 40 years, they have helped individuals find work and achieve sustained financial and social self-reliance. Employing more than 850 staff across 50+ locations, they approach the development of their staff with the same mindset offering, an environment where you can grow and thrive.

An exciting opportunity is now available to join this high-performing team in a newly created, permanent full-time role. You’ll lead a skilled and experienced team of professionals within a collaborative, friendly, supportive, and innovative environment.

The Role:

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Risk Manager to shape and lead the organisation’s risk management and work health and safety strategy. In this newly created role, you’ll drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs that make a real difference.

This position is accountable for maintaining full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and recognised best practices, while cultivating a proactive risk and safety culture.

Reporting to the COO, you will:

1. Develop and execute organisational risk management strategy.
2. Lead and partner the WHS and Quality & Audit teams to strengthen compliance and safety.
3. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
4. Collaborate with leadership to ensure risk considerations are integrated into business decisions.
5. Drive proactive risk initiatives and preventative measures across sites.
6. Develop and deliver risk management and safety programs for all levels of staff.
7. Leadership of WHS, with accountability for maintaining the organisation’s health and safety management system and ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
8. Overseeing the Quality and Compliance Audit team to maintain robust audit practices and achieve quality and information security accreditations.
9. Report preparation for Executives and Board level on risk trends, compliance status and safety metrics.
10. Key point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors.

About You:

1. Degree qualification in business or related field.
2. Strong proven experience in risk management within a regulated and quality-controlled environment.
3. Understanding of WHS systems and applicable standards desirable.
4. Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and influence outcomes effectively.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
6. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, progressive organisation.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage and support teams effectively.
8. Collaborative leadership style with a focus on empowerment and trust.
9. Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel.
10. Current driver’s licence and willingness to undertake interstate/intrastate travel as required.

In Return:

1. Join a caring, supportive environment and purpose led environment.
2. Competitive salary that exceeds expectations of a not-for-profit.
3. 9-day fortnight – for full-time staff while accruing full-time wages, superannuation, and leave entitlements.
4. Salary Packaging – increase your take home pay by making a portion of your salary tax-free while maintaining full superannuation contributions.
5. Flexible working arrangements.
6. Professional development opportunities.
7. Paid Parental Leave and Benefits Partners.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages, outlining suitability for the role), using the appropriate link. For more information, please contact Workskil Australia’s recruitment partner Sally Warner at Perks People Solutions on [email protected] or call 08 8273 9291.

We will be progressively shortlisting candidates – if you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

Please note:

Employment offers are made subject to providing authority for a Federal Police Clearance and any other checks that may be required for the position.

To be considered you must hold full working rights in Australia.

Workskil Australia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.