APS6 Risk Advisor (Melbourne/Geelong)

APS6 Risk Advisor opportunity with Federal Government Agency on a 12-month Contract.
Reasons to Apply – At a Glance

Australian Citizenship is required.

  • Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening risk management practices within a nationally significant Federal Government agency.
  • Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders to identify, analyse, and manage organisational risks and issues
  • Enjoy flexibility and stability through a long-term contract, hybrid working environment, and competitive hourly rate.

Your New Company

  • Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal
  • Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your New Role

You will be responsible for:
  • Facilitating risk workshops to identify, assess, and document strategic, operational, and project risks.
  • Applying the Risk Management Framework to manage risks, incidents, and issues across diverse business areas.
  • Providing clear, practical risk advice to stakeholders, including senior leaders, to support informed decision-making.
  • Maintaining and improving risk registers, issue logs, and associated reporting.
  • Supporting the monitoring, review, and treatment of risks, ensuring controls are effective and fit for purpose.
  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and influencing risk-aware


What You Will Need to Succeed

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in a risk-focused role, including facilitating risk workshops and applying a risk management framework.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build networks, influence stakeholders, and negotiate outcomes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, issues, and emerging risks.
  • Experience working in complex, fast-paced environments such as government or large regulated organisations.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within defined timeframes
  • Qualifications in Risk Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

The Logistics

  • Full time opportunity, 12 month contract (with view for extension/permeancy).
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Hourly rate of $60.26 + super.
  • Locations available in Geelong VIC, Richmond VIC, or Robina QLD.
  • Australian Citizenship is required.


What You’ll Get in Return

  • An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
  • Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
  • A positive and open working culture.
  • Weekly pay cycle.
  • Online timesheet submission and approval.
  • Nominated superannuation fund.

What You Need to Do Now

If this role sounds like something you’d be interested in pursuing, click ‘Apply Now’ or forward your current CV to noah.keeley@hays.com.au. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.
If this role doesn’t quite suit you, but you’re interested in exploring new opportunities, please contact us to arrange a confidential discussion about your career.

LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Ref:
2995136

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Noah Keeley, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0386029842

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