Enterprise Risk

Careers with Impact

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.

HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That's because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they're focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We're an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them.

Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for transforming data into impact? Join HESTA's high-performing Risk team in a newly created pivotal role. As our Data, Reporting and Insights Lead, you'll lead and execute elements of the Risk Reporting Framework for Enterprise Risk to generate reports suitable for executive and Board. You'll provide analysis and interpretation of data from HESTA's GRC system for risk reporting purposes, create actionable insights from complex risk data, supporting internal and external stakeholders—from various teams to executives and Board—make confident, informed decisions.

What You'll Do

• You'll lead enterprise-wide risk reporting and analysis—crafting a narrative from data that informs strategy, strengthens governance, and drives innovation.
• Design and implement insightful, fit-for-purpose risk reporting aligned to HESTA's Risk Management Framework and policies.
• Build impactful dashboards and reports that support key stakeholders—including the Executive team and Board.
• Transform complex data into clear, meaningful insights that identify emerging risks and strategic opportunities.
• Partner across the business to drive risk foresight, using data analytics (and emerging tools including AI) to stay ahead of the curve.
• Champion a culture of accountability by embedding clear, consistent risk reporting practices.
• Evolve our reporting capability—continuously improving how risk insights are generated, shared and acted upon.

What You'll Bring

• We're looking for a forward-thinking risk and data professional who thrives on solving complex problems and creating clarity from complexity.
• Proven experience in a senior risk, data, or insights lead role—ideally in superannuation or financial services.
• Strong background in GRC systems (e.g. Archer, Protecht) and automation of reporting processes.
• Advanced skills in data extraction, reporting, transformation and visualisation using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Confidence developing and presenting insights to executive and board-level stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk frameworks, trend analysis, and regulatory context (e.g. APRA, ASIC)
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.
• A curious, continuous improvement mindset with an eye for innovation (including use of AI and analytics tools)
• Relevant qualifications in commerce, finance, data science, data analytics, risk and compliance or related discipline.

Ready to apply your data expertise and insights to a role with purpose — we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few).
• Your professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team and we'll call you to discuss.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.