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

• Initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency – VPS5.1 Salary
• CBD Location with hybrid working from home

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Advisor – Integrity & Risk to support the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of a comprehensive integrity framework within a complex regulatory environment.
This role is responsible for delivering multiple integrity-related initiatives, strengthening fraud and corruption control systems, and promoting transparency and adhoc process improvements.
This is a dynamic and influential position requiring strong governance expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of an organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to integrity projects, providing strategic and operational advice to senior stakeholders, and ensure compliance with AS 8001:2021 and broader public sector governance expectations.
• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the fraud and corruption control framework, ensuring effective prevention, detection and response mechanisms.
• Oversee integrity declaration processes, governance systems, procurement activities and contracts management.
• Prepare business cases, project plans and executive-level reports, including risk and issue analysis.
• Provide authoritative advice on codes, policies and governance instruments, particularly regarding conflicts of interest and gifts, benefits and hospitality.
• Triage and manage integrity-related enquiries with discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality

You will bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in program or project coordination, ideally within compliance, risk or governance environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cross-organisational programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive reports and delivering presentations.
• Well-developed analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to identify trends and implement effective solutions.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Government Agency
• CBD Location with hybrid working from home

Please apply today to secure an interview or for more information contact Xavier Cusack at xavier.cusack@talentinternational.com

Our Financial Services client is seeking a skilled Risk Modelling Analyst to join their team on an initial 6 month contract. This role is based in the Sydney CBD and will require 2-3 days in the office.

The Risk Modelling Analyst will join a significant program of work which is a high priority for the client. The successful candidate must posses skills in SQL, SAS, Excel and Risk Modelling or Model Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, monitoring and ongoing performance assessment of credit risk models
• Analyse model performance and stability across portfolios
• Contribute to model enhancements aligned to evolving credit risk frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Work with large and complex data sets to produce insights that support risk decision-making

Experience Required

• Financial Services experience (Big 4 Banking experience highly regarded).
• Credit Risk Modeller with strong exposure to retail banking portfolios, including mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, or lending.
• Advanced data and analytical capability, including:
• SQL
• SAS
• Excel
• Proven experience in credit risk modelling, model development or model monitoring
• Strong understanding of credit risk concepts including:
• PD, LGD, EAD
• IFRS 9
• Credit risk frameworks and model lifecycle management

If this is of interest, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

Our client, a leading financial services organisation based in the Sydney CBD, is seeking an experienced Technical Risk Manager to join their Technology Risk function.

This role will focus on the design, assessment and assurance of technology risk frameworks across a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, uplift and maintain technology risk frameworks, standards and policies
• Conduct technical risk assessments, including scenario-based risk analysis across technology and vendor environments
• Perform control assurance and testing to assess design and operating effectiveness of technology controls
• Provide risk oversight relating to technology licensing renewals, cost increases and commercial risk exposure
• Assess risks associated with system changes, platform upgrades and vendor arrangements

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in Technology Risk / IT Risk (Financial Services expereince is a must)
• Strong experience writing and embedding risk frameworks, policies and control standards

• CISA, Risk OR CISM Certified

• Hands-on experience with control assurance testing and technical risk assessments
• Ability to translate technical and commercial risk into clear, actionable insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills

If you are interested, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

EL1 Technical Security Risk Advisor – Sydney | 12-Month Contract

Australian Citizenship Required | $602.55/day + Super | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Technical Security Risk Advisor to join a high-performing team in Sydney. This 12-month contract role will see you lead security risk assessments, audits, and assurance programs across key sites, ensuring compliance with Government security frameworks and industry best practices.

About the Role

As a Technical Security Risk Advisor, you will:

Security Risk, Assurance & Governance

• Lead planning, scheduling, and delivery of Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), site audits, and physical security assessments across metropolitan and regional sites.

• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps, providing expert recommendations aligned with ISO 31000, PSPF, and organisational policies.

• Develop, maintain, and implement Site Security Plans balancing safety, inclusion, accessibility, and security considerations.

• Maintain a national site risk register, tracking treatment owners, due dates, and residual risk status with timely escalation of high-risk issues.

Technical Security Expertise

• Provide authoritative advice on electronic security systems including access control, alarms, CCTV, electronic key management, duress/intercom systems, and related network or infrastructure dependencies.

• Create and implement a national testing and assurance regime to validate physical security controls.

• Prepare written reports providing assurance that security installations and upgrades comply with PSPF, ASIO-T4 guidance, SCEC certification pathways, and internal specifications.

Operational Capability, Documentation & Policy

• Develop, maintain, and promote security guides, procedures, templates, and operational artefacts to support consistent risk-informed mitigation practices.

• Review and uplift existing security policy and documentation to reflect emerging threats, new technologies, and service delivery needs.

• Contribute expert advice to security incident reviews to strengthen organisational learning and system improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams including Property, ICT, People Services, Personnel Security, Incident Management, and Regional Operations.

• Coordinate with external providers, consultants, integrators, and contractors to ensure compliance with government security requirements and value for money.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in physical, technical, or protective security within government, corporate, infrastructure, or regulated industries.

• Proven ability to conduct Security Risk Assessments, audits, and physical security reviews aligned with contemporary and Government security frameworks.

• Experience developing security plans, risk documentation, technical specifications, or operational procedures.

• Strong knowledge of electronic security technology systems and integration considerations.

• Ability to lead complex work programs, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing assurance and certification reports.

• Demonstrated ability to confirm security installations comply with Australian Government Security Frameworks, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Contract Details

• Location: Sydney, NSW

• Duration: 12-month contract (with possible extension)

• Rate: $602.55/day + Super

• Work Hours: Full-Time, 8:30am – 5:00pm

• Australian Citizenship: Mandatory

How to Apply

📩 Send your resume to priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com
⏰ Applications close Wednesday, 4th February 2026