Risk Management Specialist

Talent

Date: 1 week ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Est. A$184,701 - A$211,390 / yr ⓘ
Contract type: Contractor

Risk & Compliance Specialist

Federal Government – Contract

Location: Open to all States

Competitive Hourly Rate | Immediate Opportunities

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Risk & Compliance Specialist to support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of risk management and compliance frameworks.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating organisational risks while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, assess, and monitor operational, regulatory, and compliance risks across business functions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control effectiveness testing.
  • Monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Maintain risk registers, compliance documentation, and reporting frameworks.
  • Investigate compliance incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare risk and compliance reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.
  • Promote a strong risk-aware culture through stakeholder engagement, guidance, and training.

Essential

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, compliance frameworks, and internal controls.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and control testing.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.
  • Experience preparing risk reports, maintaining risk registers, and developing compliance documentation.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Highly Desirable

  • Relevant qualifications in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with ISO 31000, AS/NZS risk management standards, or other recognised governance frameworks.
  • Experience working in highly regulated environments, including government, financial services, or large corporate organisations.
  • Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and reporting tools.
  • Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, auditing, or governance.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and expertise.
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful risk and compliance initiatives.
  • Collaborative and professional working environment.
  • Exposure to complex governance, regulatory, and operational challenges

Please reach out to Edgardo Grajo at

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