About the Bureau We are Australia's weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007 . We also fulfill Australia's international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022-27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians. Working at the Bureau The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will: do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government. work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers. work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You'll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You'll receive competitive salary and benefits. Position overview The Risk Lead will be responsible for leading and driving the Bureau's enterprise risk function, to enable the Bureau effectively and efficiently manage its risks and deliver its mission and strategic objectives. The Risk Lead will contribute to the design, development, implementation and continual improvement of the risk management framework, polices, procedures and practices, and deliver best-practice risk advice to all levels across the Bureau. The role reports to the Manager, Risk, Resilience, Integrity and Audit in the Organisational Resilience Program. The key duties of the position include The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Advancing the Bureau's risk management uplift, including the development and implementation of policies, processes, tools, and templates aligned to best practice and the Bureau's strategic context. Coordinating and advising on the identification, assessment and treatment of risks in the Bureau's Risk Register. Providing high-quality, expert risk management advice to teams, programs and groups across the Bureau, building effective relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the Bureau's operating context. Maintaining knowledge and expertise of relevant legislative, policy, Australian and International standards and best practice risk management systems and apply this as an authority in the discipline. Preparing and delivering high-quality reports with evidence-based recommendations to committees and senior leadership on the management of the Bureau's risks and the effective operation of the risk framework. Line management of the Risk team, fostering a shared sense of direction, coaching and providing work-based learning experiences, and driving a culture of high performance and delivery. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
