Risk Specialist

**Please note: we are happy to consider candidates for this position on both a full-time and part-time basis**

About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity's highest potential.

With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client's vision, inspiring future generations.

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Risk Specialist to join our small Risk team in our Melbourne Studio. Along with the interesting and varied work, your own personal and professional development will be supported through a range of employee benefits and programs.

The purpose of this role is to support, co-ordinate, analyse and implement the in-house operational risk needs of the global 7C business, including Woods Bagot, ERA-co, and Impact Futures. Reporting to the Global Risk Leader, you will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the risk management framework and related operational risk activities across the global operations. As this role will be supporting the global risk function in its everyday activities, you can also expect to have regular contact with other functions and key stakeholders across the business.

Your Responsibilities

You will support the Global Risk Leader across a range of operational risk activities associated with:

• Developing and coordinating the global health and safety program.
• Developing and implementing the business continuity framework.
• Assist in the ongoing implementation of modern slavery risk management, including a supplier due diligence process.
• Assist in the development of policies and risk management frameworks.
• Assist in the oversight of project risk management, including developing supporting documentation.
• Drafting risk management related communications for distribution to the global business.
• Incident investigation to identify improvement opportunities and to mitigate risk (as required).
• Responding to risk management related queries from across the global business.
• Monitoring the global environment for risk management-related regulatory / legislative changes and developing appropriate response plans.

About You

You will bring a real passion for risk management within a professional services environment, working in a small, high performing and collaborative team. You'll also be skilled at juggling competing priorities while also building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications and Experience

• 6 – 8 years' experience working in a similar in-house operational risk role. This may have been acquired in a global architecture or design, engineering, property or construction, professional services, and/or a related industry.
• Intermediate hands-on knowledge of how to use Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Technological adaptability is beneficial.
• The demonstrated ability to think critically when extracting and interpreting information; to analyse data to identify trends and risks, and to think laterally about issues.
• High-level of diligence, efficiency, and effectiveness
• A mindset which enables you to multitask and manage time effectively, whether it is collecting or analysing data for reporting purposes or 'putting in the hard yards' as the need arises.
• An ability to effectively develop, maintain effective relationships, communicate with senior leaders, and key stakeholders, and work with people at all levels, and relate well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations.
• Professional writing and verbal communication skills in addition to active listening skills
• An ability to work as part of a global team and as well as independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to attend multi-jurisdictional meetings across multiple time zones.

How to Apply

Please submit your up-to-date CV via our Risk Specialist LinkedIn Job Post . Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia (an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident).

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of strategists, experience designers and scientists, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.