Create your best future and join Westpac as the Head of Risk, PNG What’s the role? As Head of Risk for PNG, you’ll be the steady hand guiding our teams through the complex world of operational, credit, and assurance risk. You’ll be the voice of reason, the challenger of assumptions, and the one who sees around corners—helping our PNG business stay sharp, safe, and future-ready. You’ll work side-by-side with senior leaders, shaping strategy and making sure we’re not just ticking boxes, but truly living our risk values. You’ll lead a passionate team, bring clarity to complexity, and make sure risk is seen not as a blocker, but as a powerful enabler of smart decisions. This is a full-time leadership role based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. You’ll be part of a vibrant, diverse community where your impact will be felt far and wide. What do I need? Deep expertise in risk management—you’ll bring a strong grasp of operational, credit, and compliance risk, with the ability to apply frameworks in a way that’s practical, not just theoretical. Strategic thinking with a challenger mindset—you’re not afraid to ask the tough questions, push back when needed, and help leaders see risk as a lens for better decision-making. Proven leadership in complex environments—you’ve led high-performing teams, built capability, and know how to inspire people across cultures and geographies. Strong communication and influence—you can translate risk-speak into plain English, build trust with execs, and confidently present to boards and regulators. Experience navigating governance and regulatory landscapes—you understand what good governance looks like, and you know how to keep things on track when the pressure’s on. Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers’ 1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle, and Wellbeing leave. Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives. Create your future today To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button. We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians, and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website. J-18808-Ljbffr
