Manager Risk and Compliance

3 days ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia ActewAGL Full time $172,353 - $188,888 per year

What's On Offer

  • Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity – a chance to make a real impact
  • Competitive remuneration package - $172,353 - $188,888 plus 15% superannuation
  • Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements - opportunity to work across our Greenway and Canberra City offices, as well as from home.
  • Work with purpose - join an iconic Canberra brand deeply committed to serving the local community
  • Enjoy great benefits – from wellness programs to professional development, we've got you covered

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk and compliance? ActewAGL is seeking a dynamic
Manager Risk and Compliance
to lead the implementation of our risk and compliance frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and support our Joint Venture (JV) in achieving its strategic objectives.

This is a highly rewarding role that offers the opportunity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. In this position, you'll be able to demonstrate your passion for risk and compliance, while leveraging your strategic thinking and collaborative approach. Success in this role requires flexibility, composure, and resourcefulness—especially under pressure. Professionalism, efficiency, and a proactive mindset are equally essential.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Role
As the Manager Risk and Compliance, you will:

  • Lead the planning and execution of risk and compliance initiatives across the Joint Venture.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team by coaching, building capability, nurturing talent, and implementing succession planning to ensure sustainable leadership in risk and compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement in risk, compliance, control assurance and reporting processes
  • Promote a proactive risk culture through education and engagement.
  • Oversee the Actions, Risk, Incidents and Audits (ARIA) system to ensure it supports safety, risk, compliance, and audit frameworks.
  • Present key risk and compliance insights to the Executive, JV Board, and SARC.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate legislative changes and improve systems.

Essential
What You'll Bring

  • Qualifications or equivalent experience in risk, compliance, or assurance management
  • Strong understanding of legislative compliance relevant to the ActewAGL JV
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team
  • Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Desirable

  • Project management experience

Why Join Us?
Benefits
At ActewAGL, we foster a culture that is courageous, creative, collaborative, positive, and resilient. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation and leadership in risk and compliance. We're proud to support our people with benefits that go beyond the basics:

  • Grow your career with ongoing professional development and access to LinkedIN Learning
  • Stay active and healthy with discounted gym memberships and free annual flu vaccinations
  • Feel supported through on-site physiotherapy and a range of wellness resources
  • Protect your future with income protection for up to 3 years
  • Be recognised through meaningful reward and recognition programs

Ready to make a difference?
To apply,
log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume
outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applications close on 21 October 2025
To learn more about this exciting opportunity please call
Zoe Dougall on
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact
Macy Dkhar at
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.



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