Job Description

The opportunity

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The Risk Management Lead maintains and matures GMCT's enterprise risk management framework and assurance processes. The role ensures consistent application of risk methodology, effective oversight of controls, and high-quality reporting to the Executive and Board.

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- Permanent, Full time
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- One PTO (Planned Time Out) per month
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- Location: Fawkner/Keilor
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The role also provides governance oversight of emergency management and business continuity arrangements, ensuring structured testing, review and continuous improvement of organisational preparedness.

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The position supports the General Manager, Strategy & Risk by providing structured risk insights that inform strategic and transformation decision-making.

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Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

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- Maintain the enterprise risk management framework, registers and methodologies in alignment with relevant standards and government framework.
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- Facilitate risk identification and assessment processes across directorates, including determination of enterprise, strategic and operational risk exposures.
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- Embed the approved risk appetite statements into business decision-making and review alignment on an annual basis.
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- Design, implement and maintain structured risk assessment and control evaluation tools, including cyclical control effectiveness reviews, risk self-assessments and formal assurance mechanisms.
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- Maintain oversight of risk treatment plans, tracking progress, verifying completion and escalating non-compliance or delays to the GM, Strategy & Risk and relevant leaders.
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- Facilitate effective administration of key risk reporting activities, including quarterly reporting to Audit and Risk Management Committee,



monthly reporting where required to Board, and Enterprise Steering Group where required.
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Emergency management and business continuity governance

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- Maintain the organisation's emergency management and business continuity framework.
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- Define the type, scope and frequency of emergency exercises and drills.
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- Schedule and coordinate enterprise emergency drills.
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- Ensure documentation of exercises and capture of lessons learned.
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- Monitor implementation of improvement actions arising from exercises and reviews.
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- Provide assurance to the GM and Executive regarding organisational preparedness.
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Incident, claims and compliance oversight

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- Oversee incident and claims management processes.
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- Ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of incidents and claims to relevant authority body, VMIA
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- Liaise with insurers and regulators as required.
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- Support compliance monitoring and assurance activities.
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Internal audit coordination

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- Act as the primary organisational interface for Internal Audit, coordinating audit planning, information requests and management responses.
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- Support development of the annual internal audit plan in consultation with the GM, Strategy & Risk and Executive team
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- Monitor implementation of agreed audit actions and report status to the GM, Strategy & Risk and Executive as required.
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- Facilitate quarterly and ad hoc reporting to the Audit & Risk Management Committee.
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Qualifications And Experience

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- Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, governance, law, business or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
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- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise risk management and assurance in a complex organisation.
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- Strong understanding of contemporary risk management frameworks and standards, including ISO 31000 and Victorian Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
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- Experience providing executive and Board-level risk reporting.
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- Experience coordinating emergency management or business continuity governance processes.
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- Experience managing incidents, claims and regulatory liaison
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A career with us:

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Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work workplace where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.

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We offer:

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- Comprehensive induction program
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- One PTO (Planned Time Out) per month
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- Free onsite car parking
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- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their family's overall wellbeing
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This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a pre-employment medical and police check.

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GMCT is a Supportive Employer of Australian Defence Force Reservists.

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GMCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - so reach out to us at [email protected]

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