We are seeking an experienced Benefits Management & Risk Specialist to join a major Federal Government transformation program delivering significant policy, regulatory and technology reform.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior program professional with expertise in benefits management, risk management, governance and assurance to contribute to a high-profile program with national impact. You will play a critical role in supporting executive decision-making, strengthening governance practices and ensuring program benefits are effectively realised.
About the Role
As the Benefits Management & Risk Specialist, you will support the effective management of benefits, risks, issues and dependencies across a large and complex transformation program.
Working closely with program leadership, delivery teams and governance bodies, you will establish and maintain fit-for-purpose frameworks, plans, registers and reporting mechanisms that enable informed decision-making and successful program outcomes.
You will provide strategic advice, facilitate workshops, identify emerging risks and interdependencies, and help build organisational capability across benefits, risk and governance disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of benefits management, risk, issue and dependency frameworks, plans and registers
Drive benefits realisation activities, including benefits identification, profiling, ownership, measurement and reporting
Monitor, assess and report on program risks, issues and dependencies, supporting escalation and mitigation activities
Facilitate workshops with stakeholders, accountable owners and delivery teams to identify and manage benefits, risks and dependencies




Develop executive reporting, governance artefacts and dashboards to support program decision-making
Support assurance activities, business cases, delivery planning and change control processes
Ensure benefits, risks and dependencies are integrated into program planning and delivery activities
Provide guidance and coaching to program teams to improve consistency and maturity of program management practices
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business, policy, technology and governance functions
Provide strategic advice and assurance to senior leaders and governance forums
Skills & Experience Required
Demonstrated experience managing benefits, risks, issues and dependencies within large-scale transformation or enterprise programs
Proven capability developing and maintaining benefits frameworks, risk registers, dependency registers, governance artefacts and executive reporting
Strong understanding of program and project management methodologies and governance frameworks
Experience facilitating workshops and collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify, assess and manage program risks and opportunities
Ability to analyse complex information, identify emerging trends and provide evidence-based recommendations to executive audiences
Experience preparing high-quality reports,



dashboards and governance materials for senior leadership and steering committees
Robust stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse groups
Experience working within structured governance, assurance and quality management environments
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in complex and fast-paced environments
Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments is highly desirable
Qualifications in Project Management, Program Management, Risk Management, Governance, Business or a related discipline
Experience supporting large government transformation programs
Experience integrating benefits, risks and dependencies across policy, regulatory, business and technology workstreams
Experience designing executive dashboards and governance reporting products
Knowledge of Commonwealth governance and assurance frameworks
AGSVA security clearance, Baseline minimum
What's on Offer
Contract through to 30 June ****, with extension options available
Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant transformation program
Strategic role with extensive stakeholder engagement and executive exposure
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Collaborative and outcome-focused program environment
Opportunity to shape governance, benefits management and assurance practices across a major reform initiative
Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only.
Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Benefits Management & Risk Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Calleo
📍 Melbourne