Manager, Enterprise Risk

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Role highlights

• Lead the design and delivery of CSIRO's enterprise risk management strategy
• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen risk culture and informed decision-making
• Contribute your risk expertise in this leadership role in CSIRO's Integrity Unit

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Enterprise Risk to join our Risk Team, within the newly formed Integrity Unit. You will be responsible for providing expert guidance and strategic advice to strengthen enterprise-wide risk management practices and enable informed decision-making.

You'll lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of CSIRO's risk management framework, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory requirements. Working closely with Research Units, functional areas, and senior leadership, you will facilitate the identification, assessment, and management of risks.

If you're passionate about risk management, stakeholder engagement, and supporting an organisation that delivers real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Providing expert advice on contemporary and emerging risk management frameworks, to inform the ongoing enhancement of CSIRO's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Leading the development of CSIRO's organisational risk profile including formal risk workshops and reporting to the Executive Team and Board.
• Supporting Research Units and functional areas in the application of the risk management framework and integration of risk into critical business processes and decision-making.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders to promote a risk-aware culture and ensure the integrity of risk management practices.
• Leading the development and review of risk assessment processes, controls, and documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Role particulars

Location: Any AUS CSIRO location – Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available

Salary: AU$135k – AU$158k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% super

Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time

Reference: 101676

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience in risk management or related field e.g. business administration, compliance, or a similar discipline
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, including the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of risk management frameworks and processes.
• Proven ability to provide expert advice on contemporary and emerging risk management practices, and to support integration of risk into business processes and decision making.
• Demonstrated people leadership with ability to empower and develop professional talent and to foster inclusivity and high-performance in multidisciplinary groups.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide strategic advice to management, with a high level of independence in decision-making and action.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas clearly and succinctly to individuals and groups.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

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Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Level Security clearance.

Child safety

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How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

Sunday 30th November 2025, 11:00pm AEDT.