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
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the risk management function, including the Risk Management Framework
Support Senate and senior management to determine and maintain the organisation's risk appetite and tolerance settings
Provide expert advice and assurance across enterprise, operational, reputational, financial, compliance and people risks
Oversee risk training and workshops that strengthen capability and culture
Deliver clear risk reporting to senior executives and Senate committees, including top and emerging risks
Partner with Internal Audit and other second line functions to embed the Three Lines model
Lead and mentor the Risk team, setting clear priorities and ways of working




Act as business owner of the GRC system, leading adoption and change management
What You'll Need to Succeed
10+ years' experience in risk management within a large, complex organisation, ideally with exposure to risk transformation initiatives or large projects
Background in Big 4 consulting, mid-tier professional services, or large complex organisations
3+ years in a senior leadership role with ownership of enterprise risk, governance or assurance
Sound knowledge of contemporary risk and assurance frameworks and practices
Experience leading programs or business change is highly regarded; audit experience is an added advantage
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into transparent, actionable advice
A strategic mindset toward progress and delivery, comfortable operating with a degree of ambiguity
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📌 Associate Director Of Risk Management (Brisbane)
🏢 Bluefin Resources
📍 Brisbane