Risk Manager | Canberra | 12-Month Contract + Extensions

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join a high-profile Defence ICT project. This role offers the opportunity to shape risk, issues, and benefits management practices that support strategic delivery outcomes.

About the Client:
Our client is a leading Australian Government agency within the national security and defence sector. As a statutory body, the organisation delivers cutting-edge cyber capabilities, foreign signals intelligence, and security outcomes to safeguard national interests. They offer a collaborative, high-performance environment where purpose-driven professionals thrive.

About the Role:
As a Risk Manager, you will provide integrated risk, issues, and benefits management services within a major ICT capability project. You will work within the Project Controls Team to support informed decision-making, improve project performance, and drive successful outcomes. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, implementing risk frameworks, and leading benefits realisation practices that align with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement risk and issues management frameworks
• Facilitate risk workshops and maintain detailed registers
• Analyse and prioritise risks based on impact and likelihood
• Coordinate control reviews and ensure compliance with standards
• Lead benefits realisation and support continuous improvement
• Provide benefits-related advice to stakeholders
• Track performance and report on benefits achievement
• Collaborate with benefit owners to ensure clarity and accountability

Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in risk, issues, and benefits management
• Proven ability to work across stakeholder groups and manage expectations
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and treatment strategies
• Familiarity with government PMO environments and reporting
• Ability to implement assurance frameworks and continuous improvement practices
• ISO 31000 certification or equivalent risk management qualification

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, project management, or related field
• Certification in ISO 31000 or other recognised risk management standard

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Work Rights: Australian citizens only
• Security Clearance: Must hold or be able to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Your application should include:

• A current CV
• Your work rights status, and your security clearance level if applicable
• Contact details for two referees (referees will only be contacted if you progress past the interview stage)

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Strategy Officer
Initial contract for 12 months + possible extension
Adelaide Based Role

Due to nature of project, only Australian Citizens will be eligible for this role.

One of our clients is looking for a Strategy Officer to provide detailed technical, policy and operational support and advice.

Responsibilities:

• Gathering and developing structured insights and recommendations to address complex problems within strategic projects.
• Drafting components of materials for internal and external stakeholders to communicate perspectives, recommendations, and implications.
• Presenting recommendations and facilitating discussions with a range of stakeholders and leadership.
• Assisting and supporting regular strategy reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Supporting the development and management of project plans and schedules in accordance with the project management framework.
• Supporting stakeholder event preparation and logistics (including but not limited to setting meetings, distributing correspondences, developing communication products, development of meeting minutes, and providing procedural and administrative support to senior staff).
• Supporting desktop research and review, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and develop content briefs to support project deliverables.

If you would like to hear more, click apply or you can reach Tammy at 08 8228 1505 or tammy.anderson@talentinternational.com

• 12 months + extensions
• You can be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Citizenship minimum requirement – Baseline clearance preferred

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced EL1 Level Risk Manager to join a high-profile federal government department. This role plays a key part in identifying, evaluating, and prioritising organisational risks and opportunities, while leading the coordination and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

You will have demonstrated expertise in strategic and operational risk management within a large-scale or government environment and the ability to provide specialist advice to senior stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk management policies, frameworks, and guidelines
• Provide specialist advice, training, and support on risk analysis, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Conduct strategic and operational risk assessments, reporting on control effectiveness
• Establish and monitor key risk indicators and identify corrective actions
• Use risk and mitigation data to enhance insight and support business decisions
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, promoting continuous improvement and innovation

Skills and Experience Required:

• Demonstrated experience in complex risk management planning and execution (SFIA Level 5)
• Proven ability to provide expert-level advice in information assurance and quality assurance practices
• Strong understanding of government policy, governance frameworks, and compliance standards
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefs, and strategic documentation

Application Process:
If you would like to apply, please contact Steve Jobson on email steven.jobson@talentinternational.com

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• Senior Risk & Governance Officer
• Initial contract for 3 months + possible extensions
• Adelaide based role

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We are looking for an experienced Senior Risk & Governance Officer to join one of our clients in Adelaide.

The following skills and experience are essential to be successful in this role:

• Extensive experience in policy analysis and contributing to the development of management systems to ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Lead the development of a governance, quality assurance and risk framework.
• Consolidate risk profiles and certification processes for reporting to Audit and Risk Management Committee.
• Ability to analyse information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, synthesise broad information and analyse at a strategic and detailed level.
• Experience in applying effective problem-solving skills and being innovative and creative in generating solutions and facilitating workshops and discussion.
• Proficiency is the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills,

If the above role sounds of interest, please click on “Apply Now”, or get in touch with Sheril via E// sheril.sequeira@talentinternational.com for a confidential chat!