Risk Advisor (APS6)

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$60.26 per hour + Super

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking 2 x Risk Advisors (APS6 Level) to support risk uplift activities across portfolios, providing specialist advice and practical risk support to business areas.

These roles suit someone who can facilitate risk workshops, apply a risk management framework, and partner with stakeholders to identify, assess and treat operational and project risks.

ROLE DETAILS:

Locations: Richmond or Geelong, VIC

Contract: ASAP start to 31 December 2026 (extension potential)

Hours: Full-time hybrid, Mon-Fri, WFH 3 days per week.

Rate: $60.26 per hour + super

Eligibility: MUST HAVE Australian Citizenship (Federal Government – non-citizens will not be considered or contacted)

Close: Wednesday 13 May 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will provide specialist risk advisory services including risk identification and assessment, obligation management oversight, control design and treatment plan oversight. You will also support risk maturity initiatives, contribute to risk reporting, and assist with administration of the Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide specialist risk advisory services across business areas and strategic initiatives (risk assessment, controls, treatments, obligations)
  • Facilitate risk discussions/workshops and apply the Risk Management Framework to manage risks, incidents and issues
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across risk/assurance teams, business units and executive offices
  • Support risk maturity uplift (training/education, tools and capability building)
  • Contribute to risk reporting, documentation and data analysis/interpretation
  • Provide admin support for IRMS (risk/incident/issue management system)

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Risk experience including facilitating risk workshops and applying a risk management framework
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder skills (influence/negotiation)
  • Experience across risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring and reporting
  • Adaptable, professional, high integrity approach
  • Risk Management qualification (or equivalent) – desirable
  • Federal or State Government experience preferred

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact:

Reece Prideaux – Talent International

reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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