Risk Manager – South-East Melbourne
Location:
South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC
Company:
BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
Employment Type:
Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid
Working Hours:
Core Business Hours
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services.
With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced
Risk Manager
to oversee risk, health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ), compliance and governance across a community-focused residential maintenance contract.
Reporting to the Account Director, you will work closely with operational managers, Compliance Officers, client representatives and subcontractors. You will help teams identify risks early, strengthen safe and consistent everyday practices and feel confident they are meeting contractual and legislative requirements.
The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, approachable and analytical, with a talent for turning data into clear, practical guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the contract risk management framework
Support compliance with contractual, legislative, HSEQ and BGIS policy requirements
Oversee audit, assurance and compliance programs, including HSEQ audits and inspections
Review incidents, near misses and compliance issues, and follow up corrective and preventative actions




Guide and support Compliance Officers to meet audit requirements
Maintain the Compliance Framework, including Client Compliance Notifications, Business Improvement Forms and Agreed Training Initiatives
Encourage a positive HSEQ culture across teams and subcontractors
Prepare and share explicit risk, HSEQ, compliance and governance reports
Provide practical risk and HSEQ advice to operational teams and subcontractors
Monitor risk and HSEQ trends and emerging issues, and contribute ideas that improve controls and contract performance
Education, Experience & Skills
Experience in risk management, HSEQ, compliance, governance, quality assurance or audit
Experience developing and implementing risk and HSEQ frameworks and controls
Experience conducting HSEQ audits, incident investigations and compliance reviews
Understanding of HSEQ legislation, standards and management systems
Experience preparing risk, HSEQ and compliance reports
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative approach to engaging and supporting stakeholders
Strong organisation and project coordination skills
Qualification in Risk Management, Work Health and Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, Governance, Compliance, Business or a related discipline
Full working rights in Australia
Risk Management certification or Internal Auditor qualification




Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety
Quality or Environmental Management Systems qualification
Experience in facilities management, maintenance, construction, property services or community housing
Workplace Arrangements
This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne during core business hours.
A hybrid working arrangement is available after Go Live, with some attendance at the regional office and client locations to support collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
Why Join BGIS?
Join a newly established team supporting an important community housing portfolio, where your work helps keep people protected and services running well.
Key Perks Include:
Hybrid working arrangement
Meaningful work supporting residential properties and communities
Career development opportunities within a global organisation
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
Fitness Passport access for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
Two paid volunteer days each year
Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
Leadership development through Future Leaders and Leadership Fundamentals programs
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BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Risk Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
📍 Melbourne