Risk Transformation Manager

Empower teams and influence strategic direction as the catalyst for risk transformation in a leading superannuation fund—championing best practice, fostering a culture of accountability, and making a real difference for our members and stakeholders.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role:

As the Risk Transformation Manager at Australian Retirement Trust, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering key risk transformation initiatives across the organisation. Reporting to the General Manager – Risk Transformation, you'll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to uplift risk maturity, embed best practice frameworks, and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic direction, support change management, and help shape world-class governance in a leading superannuation fund. If you are curious, adaptable and receptive to varied perspectives and passionate about risk management, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Lead the coordination and delivery of risk transformation initiatives aligned to strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations to support risk transformation activities.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagements to drive change.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to design and implement refreshed risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Provide practical advice and guidance on risk management issues.
• Direct continuous improvement activities to increase capability and efficiency.
• Lead change management activities and foster a culture of innovation.
• Gather and integrate feedback from stakeholders to inform risk transformation efforts.
• Ensure updated practices and processes meet best practice and regulatory requirements.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract based in either Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne.

About you:

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• Deep experience in risk management, with a strong background in risk transformation within regulated financial services (ideally superannuation).
• Proven ability to support and lead change management or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of audit standards, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and respond to emerging risks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
• Analytical mindset with strong decision-making skills and the ability to assess complex risk scenarios.
• Commercially savvy, understanding the balance between risk and opportunity to support sustainable outcomes.
• Curious, adaptable and open-minded, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the team and open to the perspectives of others.
• Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close by 15th October 2025.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.