Risk Management Specialist – Federal Government
Canberra Preferred | Other Australian Locations Considered | Hybrid / Remote OptionsInitial Contract to 31 March 2027 | Potential Extensions up to 24 MonthsMUST HOLD ACTIVE BASELINE SECURITY CLEARANCE and NV1 Security Clearance Highly Regarded
Bright Vision Consulting is seeking an experienced Risk Management Specialist to support a Federal Government client with the implementation of a new agency-wide Risk Management Tool.
The successful candidate will provide risk management subject matter expertise throughout the implementation lifecycle, ensuring enterprise risk frameworks, governance requirements, controls and reporting obligations are effectively translated into the new solution.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse existing enterprise risk management frameworks, policies, procedures and reporting requirements.* Support the implementation and configuration of a new Risk Management Tool.* Translate risk and governance requirements into detailed system configuration requirements.* Review risk taxonomies, consequence and likelihood matrices, treatment plans, control libraries and reporting structures.* Provide specialist advice throughout solution design, configuration, testing and deployment.* Develop and execute UAT scenarios and test cases.* Support risk data cleansing, migration and validation activities.* Review and update risk management documentation, policies and procedures where required.* Support dashboards, executive risk reporting and performance metrics.* Ensure alignment with Commonwealth Risk Management Policy and APS governance requirements.
Essential Skills and Experience




* Minimum 5 years’ enterprise risk management experience, preferably within the Australian Public Service or a similarly regulated workplace.* Experience implementing, enhancing or optimising a Risk Management Information System, GRC platform or similar governance solution.* Strong understanding of the Commonwealth Risk Management Policy.* Strong knowledge of the PGPA Act 2013.* Sound understanding of APS governance, assurance, risk reporting and accountability requirements.* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
Highly Desirable
* Experience implementing risk management solutions within a Commonwealth Government department or agency.* Experience with ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) / GRC.* Risk data cleansing, migration and validation experience.* Experience developing risk dashboards, executive reporting packs and performance metrics.* Current NV1 Security Clearance.
Mandatory Requirements
* Australian Citizenship.* Current active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance – mandatory.* Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain NV1 clearance.
Canberra-based candidates are preferred, although candidates located in other Australian locations will be considered. Hybrid working arrangements are available, with fully remote candidates also considered where they can demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
If you meet the mandatory requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please send your current CV to:
[email protected]
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📌 Risk Management Specialist (Canberra)
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