As a Risk Manager for this large government body you will sit within the Enterprise Risk Branch in the Performance, Risk and Strategy Division, partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leaders to identify challenges, unlock opportunities, and embed a strong, forward-looking risk culture across the organisation.

This isn’t just about frameworks and reports. It’s about leadership, influence, and building capability across the business.

Key activities

• Prepare and present high-quality risk papers and insights for Executive Leadership and Board Committees
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on emerging risks and strategic decision-making
• Shape and embed enterprise-wide risk practices aligned to best practice and organisational strategy
• Manage, coach and mentor a team of risk professionals
• Partner with leaders across divisions to uplift risk maturity and control effectiveness
• Integrate risk into business planning, audit processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Victorian Government Agency partners to design aligned systems, reporting and templates

Skills and experience

• Proven experience as a senior enterprise risk leader or consultant across public sector, corporate or financial services environments
• Extensive expertise in enterprise-wide risk management, governance and internal control assessment
• Strong track record designing and embedding innovative, integrated risk management solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills – you know how to influence at executive and Board level
• Superior communication and presentation capability
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing cross-functional teams

If you’re ready to move beyond operational risk management and into true strategic leadership apply now or email josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com

This large government body is seeking an accomplished commercial leader to oversee strategic ICT contracts and vendor performance across a significant enterprise transformation program.

As the Manager, Contract and Vendor Performance you will be accountable for the end-to-end management of complex technology and services contracts, ensuring strong commercial outcomes, disciplined governance, and alignment with transformation priorities.

You will operate at a strategic level, partnering with executive stakeholders and major system integrators to drive performance, manage risk, and deliver sustained value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of high-value ICT contracts and strategic supplier relationships
• Drive vendor performance across SLAs, KPIs, financial controls, and risk frameworks
• Lead complex ICT sourcing activities and contract negotiations
• Strengthen contract management and category management capability
• Provide executive reporting on contract health, commercial risk, and supplier performance
• Foster a culture of proactive vendor governance and commercial discipline

About You

• Extensive senior experience managing ICT vendors within large-scale transformation programs
• Proven success working with System Integrators to deliver complex initiatives
• Strong expertise in ICT procurement, commercial negotiation, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience operating within government or highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to influence at executive level
• Strong commercial acumen and performance-based vendor governance experience

This is a critical leadership opportunity to shape commercial strategy and vendor performance within a high-profile transformation agenda, delivering sustainable outcomes for the organisation and the community.

Apply now or email josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information.

This government body is committed to transformation and positive community impact, seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects that directly support their strategic priorities.

You’ll join a dynamic Enterprise Transformation division that drives major initiatives across programs, portfolios, and technology operations. This is your chance to deliver projects that not only achieve business objectives but also make a meaningful difference to employees, clients, and the community.

Key activities

• Provide project management expertise to the development and implementation of multiple projects within a program of work and/or projects of a complex nature.
• Partner with executives and senior stakeholders to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Develop governance frameworks, business cases, and strategic recommendations for decision-makers.
• Drive effective communication and engagement strategies across internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams to build capability and foster high performance.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience successfully managing large-scale and complex business transformation projects.
• Proven track record in leading business change initiatives
• Ability to manage scope, time, cost, resources, risk, and procurement in diverse environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills with executives, senior leaders, and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience coaching cross-functional teams and driving results in fast-paced settings.
• PRINCE2 and/or Agile certification.
• Experience within insurance, health, disability, or government sectors will be highly regarded.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Alistair Barr on 0480 804 583 for a confidential discussion.