Australian Retirement Trust – Brisbane QLD

Take hold of a monster opportunity and join Australian Retirement Trust as our Senior Manager, Risk Assurance. You'll lead the design and delivery of independent Line 2 assurance across key operational and enterprise risks, shape a contemporary assurance program, develop a high-performing team and provide evidence-based insights that strengthen decision‑making across the organisation.

Description

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Senior Manager, Risk Assurance, you'll play a key leadership role in strengthening the effectiveness of our risk management and control environment.

Reporting to the General Manager, Risk, Members & Enterprise Partners, you'll lead the design and delivery of our Line 2 assurance activities across operational and enterprise risks. You'll establish a risk‑based assurance plan, oversee control testing and deliver clear, evidence‑based insights to senior leaders, executive forums and Board committees.

This is an opportunity to shape and mature a critical assurance capability within a large, purpose‑led and highly regulated organisation. You'll work closely with Line 1 teams, other risk specialists and Internal Audit to improve assurance coverage, reduce duplication and support sustainable improvements to risk practices.

You'll also lead and develop a team of risk assurance professionals, creating an environment where integrity, objectivity, curiosity and continuous improvement are part of how the team operates every day.

This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain a risk‑based Line 2 Assurance Plan that reflects key risk exposures, regulatory priorities and organisational change.
- Design and enhance assurance methodologies, control‑testing approaches and documentation standards.
- Lead thematic and targeted assurance reviews across key operational and enterprise risk areas.
- Oversee Line 2 control testing across operational risk, technology and cyber risk, third‑party risk, compliance and operational resilience.
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and risk management frameworks.
- Deliver clear, practical and evidence‑based assurance reports to senior leaders, executive risk forums and Board committees.
- Identify systemic issues, emerging themes and opportunities to strengthen the organisation's control environment.




- Monitor and report on the remediation of control deficiencies and risk issues identified through assurance activities.
- Contribute assurance outcomes, trends and insights to quarterly risk reporting and risk maturity assessments.
- Ensure assurance activities align with the organisation's risk management framework, policies and applicable APRA prudential standards.
- Support regulatory reviews, external assurance activities and audits by providing relevant evidence, materials and responses.
- Build trusted relationships with Line 1 business teams and control owners to support constructive, credible assurance outcomes.
- Partner with Compliance, Enablement Risk, Investment Risk and other specialist teams to deliver an integrated assurance approach.
- Coordinate with Internal Audit to optimise assurance coverage, minimise duplication and leverage relevant findings.
- Provide subject‑matter expertise to strengthen control design, risk monitoring and self‑assessment practices.
- Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing team of risk assurance professionals.
- Build assurance capability across the broader risk function through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
- Promote a culture of integrity, objectivity, qualified judgement and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

- You bring extensive experience in risk assurance, internal audit or operational risk within an APRA‑regulated environment.
- Your experience includes designing and delivering assurance programs, control testing activities and assurance methodologies.
- You'll have a strong understanding of APRA prudential standards, risk management frameworks and regulatory assurance requirements.
- You're an experienced people leader with a track record of building, coaching and developing high‑performing teams.
- You can effectively evaluate complex control environments, identify key risks and provide practical, evidence‑based recommendations.
- Your ability to build trusted relationships allows you to influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful risk and control improvements.




- You'll be an exceptional communicator who can confidently present insights and assurance findings to executive and governance forums.
- You're comfortable using data and analytics to support assurance outcomes and identify trends, themes and emerging risks.
- You bring strong commercial judgement, critical thinking skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Your qualifications are likely in business, accounting, risk, audit or a related discipline, with certifications such as CIA, CISA or CPA viewed favourably.
- You'll ideally have significant experience within financial services, superannuation or another highly regulated industry.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust. Applications close 8th October 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up‑front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.

Why join us

Bring your potential to Australian Retirement Trust and unleash our monster possibilities:

- You get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
- Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
- Balance your work between in‑person days at our purpose‑built hubs and working from home.
- In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi‑faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.

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