At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high‑performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. Your New Role In this 6-month contract you will be reporting to the Head of Risk and Governance Advisory. This is a flexible second line role with much diversity. You will be regularly assigned to various Group Risk departments, as needed, to temporarily undertake important business‑as‑usual work or provide subject matter expert backfill. You will have the opportunity to work across Enterprise Compliance, Operational Risk, Governance and Risk Advisory and Enterprise Risk, engaging a diverse range of stakeholders across Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3. The successful applicant will bring hands‑on risk management experience within financial services and a strong ability to operate independently while partnering closely with subject matter experts. Key duties include but are not limited to; Support governance activities including Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) reasonable steps for the Chief Risk Officer. Execute Line 2 business‑as‑usual activities across Group Risk, including policy and standard reviews, risk reporting and monitoring activities. Conduct and review risk, obligation and control assessments, controls testing and assurance activities. Support Group Risk monitoring, incident management and GRC activities including action plan and findings reviews. Present and lead workshops, review risk‑related documentation and influence stakeholders across the Fund. Support risk integration into business planning and contribute to Group Risk prioritisation activities. Prepare reporting for relevant forums, including Board and Board Committees as required. Role model and promote a strong risk culture aligned to the Fund’s values and leadership principles. What You’ll Need 8 years’ experience in risk management with a proven track record of success. Strong understanding of risk, compliance and controls management practices and relevant standards. Experience completing risk management activities including risk and control assessments, control testing, incident management, monitoring, reporting and assurance. Working knowledge of governance practices, including supporting accountable persons in the execution of reasonable steps. Regulated industry experience, ideally within financial services. Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or a related field. Accreditation in Risk Management from a recognised body such as RMIA or GIA or working towards one. Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What’s Next Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results. AustralianSuper uses AI to review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews. This involves processing your resume, cover letter, and voice recording in Australia and the USA to help assess your suitability for the applied role. When invited to an AI phone screening, you may opt for a traditional phone screening instead. For information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy: or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.
