Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst - Legal Metrology (EL1 Equivalent) - Long-Term Contract

Location: Australia-wide (flexible/hybrid options may be available)

Contract Type: Long-term hourly-rate contract

Clearance: Must be eligible for baseline security clearance (police check required)

Citizenship: Australian citizens only

About the Opportunity

Our client - a federal government agency responsible for national measurement standards, regulatory oversight, and risk governance - is seeking an experienced Risk Analyst (EL1 equivalent) for a long-term hourly-rate contract.

This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who can work with autonomy, lead complex risk initiatives, and deliver robust frameworks that strengthen governance and regulatory outcomes across a large technical and compliance-focused division.

About the Organisation

The agency plays a critical role in supporting Australia's economy by ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of measurement systems used in trade, industry, science, and regulation. Its work underpins fairness and consumer protection, supports innovation, and ensures national standards evolve with changes in science, technology, and industry needs.

The branch you will support is responsible for ensuring compliance with measurement legislation, overseeing licensed service providers, and monitoring the use of measuring instruments across a wide range of commercial environments. It includes operational, program delivery, governance, digital, and policy functions.

The Role

Working under broad direction and reporting to a senior manager, the Risk Analyst will be responsible for designing, implementing, and embedding a comprehensive, agency-wide risk management framework for a key regulatory branch.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing a single, coherent risk management framework covering all branch activities.
• Reviewing and drafting risk-related policies, procedures, templates, and tools.
• Managing and delivering risk and governance projects across multiple business units.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, senior leaders, and whole-of-agency risk teams.
• Presenting complex risk information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
• Providing guidance and knowledge-sharing to uplift risk capability and maturity across the branch.
• Supporting continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with government and industry best practice.

Key Capabilities

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Proven experience designing and embedding risk frameworks within a government or regulatory environment.
• Experience managing cross-branch or cross-agency projects.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical documentation and advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly understand legislative, operational, and policy contexts relevant to regulatory functions.

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a police check and baseline security clearance

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
• Project management experience or certification
• Experience with contemporary data analysis, reporting tools, or risk management systems
• Ability to interpret or rapidly acquire knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations, and compliance frameworks

Why Work With This Agency?

You will be contributing to a national function central to fairness, safety, and economic confidence. The agency values diversity, flexibility, inclusion, and a collaborative culture. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by uplifting risk maturity in a technically complex regulatory environment.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your current CV
• A brief covering statement outlining your suitability and relevant experience

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.