Manager, Risk Services

Manager Risk Services

• Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation

• Fixed term / Ongoing role: Ongoing

• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)

• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan

Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.

The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Audit and Assurance, the Manager Risk Services leads the delivery of high-quality risk and insurance advice and critical incident management functions to ensure departmental business continuity. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives to identify, respond to and address new and emerging issues impacting on departmental risk, assurance, business continuity and insurance, and provides authoritative advice to senior leaders to support sound decision making and compliance with government requirements.

Main accountabilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the department's risk management framework and practices to ensure effective identification, assessment, management and monitoring of risks.

• Lead delivery of the department's General Insurance Program, including related policies and procedures, provision of specialist insurance advice and processing of insurance claims.

• Facilitate development and implementation of the department's business continuity framework, including business continuity plans, policies and procedures, and support critical incident management activities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders across Victorian Government and external agencies to influence outcomes on complex and sensitive matters.

• Provide high-level, timely and authoritative advice to the Minister, Secretary, executives and senior stakeholders on strategic risk, insurance and business continuity matters, including preparation of briefs, reports and submissions.

The Team

The position of Manager Risk Services forms part of the Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch within the Corporate Services Group. The Corporate Services Group delivers specialist functions that enable the department to operate efficiently and effectively, supporting the Secretary, Ministers and portfolio groups to meet legislative obligations and achieve strategic objectives. The Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch focuses on uplifting organisational efficiency and effectiveness through strategic projects, frameworks, assurance, risk and insurance support, and high-quality reporting and planning.

About You

You bring demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and maintaining risk, assurance, insurance and business continuity frameworks, with the ability to analyse and report on complex information and apply relevant standards. You have strong project management capability, effectively consulting with and influencing stakeholders, developing clear project plans, managing risks and issues, and delivering outcomes. You are skilled in influence and negotiation, building support and buy-in to achieve results in complex environments.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lara Pasquale, Director, Strategic Audit and Assurance on or

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 11 January 2026.