Risk Specialist

Company Overview
A leading higher education institution is seeking an experienced risk leader to take the reins on enterprise risk maturity. Backed by the governing Senate, this role offers genuine ownership of a risk transformation agenda and the mandate to shape how risk is managed across the institution.

Responsibilities

• Drive the ongoing uplift of the organisation’s risk maturity and Risk Management Framework.
• Provide strategic risk advice, challenge and assurance across enterprise, operational, financial, compliance and reputational risks.
• Partner with senior leaders and risk owners to strengthen risk identification, assessment, treatment and reporting.
• Support risk appetite, governance and reporting processes for senior management and relevant committees.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen risk culture, capability and risk awareness across the organisation.
• Drive adoption and effective use of the GRC system, supporting change and continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

• 7+ years in risk management, governance or assurance within a large and complex organisation. Big 4 consulting or commercial sector experience highly regarded.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary risk management, control and assurance frameworks and risk transformation projects
• Confident communicator able to write board papers and facilitate tough conversations
• Builds trust quickly and influences at senior levels with ease
• GRC platform experience and/or professional accreditation (RMIA, IIA) a bonus

Consultant

hazel@bluefinresources.com.au

Reference number: BH-62925
Profession:Risk & ComplianceOperational Risk

Company: Bluefin Resources
Date posted: 21st Sep, 2026