Risk Manager – South-East Melbourne
Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VICCompany: BGIS, Community Housing and Property ServicesEmployment Type: Permanent Full-Time, HybridWorking 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 key portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee risk, health, safety, setting 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 frameworkSupport compliance with contractual, legislative, HSEQ and BGIS policy requirementsOversee audit, assurance and compliance programs, including HSEQ audits and inspectionsReview incidents, near misses and compliance issues,



and follow up corrective and preventative actionsGuide and support Compliance Officers to meet audit requirementsMaintain the Compliance Framework, including Client Compliance Notifications, Business Improvement Forms and Agreed Training InitiativesEncourage a positive HSEQ culture across teams and subcontractorsPrepare and share transparent risk, HSEQ, compliance and governance reportsProvide practical risk and HSEQ advice to operational teams and subcontractorsMonitor 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 auditExperience developing and implementing risk and HSEQ frameworks and controlsExperience conducting HSEQ audits, incident investigations and compliance reviewsUnderstanding of HSEQ legislation, standards and management systemsExperience preparing risk, HSEQ and compliance reportsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsClear written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative approach to engaging and supporting stakeholdersStrong organisation and project coordination skillsQualification in Risk Management, Work Health and Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, Governance, Compliance,



Business or a related disciplineFull working rights in AustraliaRisk Management certification or Internal Auditor qualificationCertificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and SafetyQuality or Environmental Management Systems qualificationExperience 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 safe and services running well.
Key Benefits Include:
Hybrid working arrangementMeaningful work supporting residential properties and communitiesCareer development opportunities within a global organisationA supportive and inclusive team environmentSpot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonusAccess to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and moreFitness Passport access for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiativesTwo paid volunteer days each yearCareer opportunities through secondments and internal mobilityLeadership development through Future Leaders and Leadership Fundamentals programsEndorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for womenRecognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in **** by WORK180
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