Risk and Resilience Specialist

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Risk and Resilience Specialist to join a major electricity distribution provider. Working within a collaborative and high-performing Finance team, you’ll support the business in delivering critical enterprise risk, continuity, and resilience initiatives across a diverse operational landscape.

This is a permanent role offering a unique opportunity to work across both strategic and operational areas of risk and resilience within a fast-evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management

  • Drive improvements in risk identification and management across business units
  • Lead and facilitate enterprise and project-based risk assessments
  • Analyse risk data to identify trends, control effectiveness, and emerging risks
  • Provide insights and guidance to support informed business decisions
  • Support the integration of risk principles into key processes and initiatives

Resilience & Business Continuity

  • Develop and implement business continuity plans, testing programs, and simulations
  • Lead training and engagement activities for Business Continuity Coordinators
  • Provide support on Crisis & Emergency Management matters when required
  • Ensure continuity planning is embedded into organisational change and strategy
  • Assist with regulatory reporting and maintain accurate continuity documentation

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Risk Management, or a related field
  • Certified training in risk, business continuity or operational resilience is highly desirable
  • 5-7 years’ experience in risk and resilience roles within a complex organisation
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 31000 and/or ISO 22301 frameworks
  • Proven ability to lead planning, testing, and response programs across large organisations
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in driving continuous improvement in risk and resilience practices

If you would like to know more, please contact Milly Kerei-Keepa at milly.kerei-keepa@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now

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