Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
This role provides Line 2 risk oversight across the AUSPAC Transformation and Modernisation Programs, with a focus on strengthening risk culture, enhancing program governance, and ensuring clear visibility of key risks across a significant, multi-year transformation portfolio.
The role partners closely with senior transformation leaders to provide independent challenge and influence decision-making, supporting the effective identification, assessment, and management of risk throughout program delivery. It is also responsible for delivering clear and insightful reporting to executive stakeholders and the Board.
The position contributes to embedding disciplined risk practices and improving how risk is governed and managed across large-scale change initiatives.
Senior
Risk
Oversight
Manager
Role Highlights
Location:
Sydney
Type:
Permanent
Play a pivotal role shaping risk oversight across QBE's most significant, enterprise
‐
wide transformation programs.
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
We're
looking for a strategic and influential
manager
to provide 2nd line
risk
oversight
to
the AUSPAC
Transformation &
Modernisation Program.
You'll
help uplift risk culture, strengthen program governance, and ensure QBE has clear visibility of key risks across one of the most significant transformation agendas in the business.
You'll
partner with senior transformation leaders,
challenge
and influence decision
‐
making, and deliver insightful reporting to executives and the Board. This is a rare opportunity to shape how risk is understood,
managed
and embedded across large
‐
scale, multi
‐
year change portfolio
s
.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers
.
And we do it all with a human touch.
We're
an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means
we're
big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.
It's
an exciting time.
We're
building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and cutting-edge risk partner
.




What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world?
As
part of the QBE team,
you'll
get to spend every day working with people who are passionate,
talented
and kind.
Your new role
In this role, you will:
Provide 2nd line oversight and challenge across the AUSPAC
Divisional
Transformation
portfolio
and
the
Modernisation Program.
Advise senior leaders on risk and control matters, influencing decision
‐
making and uplift of risk culture.
Develop meaningful indicators, dashboards and reporting to enhance transformation risk visibility.
Explore and embed the use of AI to support project risk management for both the Line 1 and Line 2 risk teams.
Assess and challenge the effectiveness of governance,
controls
and risk processes across agile and waterfall delivery.
Contribute to deep dives, integrated assurance activities and high
‐
quality 2nd line reporting to executives and the Board.
Build strong relationships, support capability uplift, and role
‐
model QBE's DNA values through constructive challenge and engagement.
About you
Proven experience managing risk within large‐scale transformation or complex change
Deep understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and the 3‐lines‐of‐defence model
Exceptional communication, stakeholder
engagement
and influencing skills
Strong analytical judgement and problem‐solving capability
Ability to coach, build capability and uplift risk culture across diverse stakeholder groups
Practical experience applying risk and control practices across both agile and waterfall delivery environments
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:




'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks
' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about
benefits
of working with us, click
here
.
Awards & Recognition
We value our
employee's
experience with us and are proud to have been
recognised
for the following awards:
**** Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our
Respect@QBE
program
**** Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers **** for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click
here.
How to Apply
If
you're
looking for a career that combines your
expertise
and your empathy, click Apply today.
Successful applicants will need to complete work rights,
police
and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE
recognises
the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our
networks
please contact us at
******
.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operational Risks, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning
Application Close Date: 05/07/2026 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

📌 Senior Risk Oversight Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Qbe Insurance
📍 Sydney