Head Of Risk Culture And Capability

**Job no**: 7ND7G

**Category**: Risk & Compliance

**How will you make an impact?**

The Head of Risk Culture and Capability will make an impact by embedding a strong risk culture, enhancing risk awareness and capability across the organisation, and supporting strategic alignment with Hostplus' Risk Management Strategy.

**The opportunity**

Hostplus is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to drive a proactive and accountable risk culture across the organisation. As Head of Risk Culture and Capability, you will lead the development and implementation of frameworks and programs that embed risk thinking into every layer of the business, aligning with Hostplus' values and regulatory expectations.

**Some Key Responsibilities**:

- Partner with senior leaders to embed risk thinking into everyday business decisions, strategic planning, and operations
- Establish and monitor frameworks and metrics to assess risk culture maturity and identify opportunities for growth
- Drive alignment with APRA and ASIC requirements, supporting governance and contributing to risk-related reporting
- Champion collaboration across teams to embed consistent messaging and shared responsibility for risk management
- Influence key stakeholders and lead change initiatives that foster openness, resilience, and continuous improvement in risk practices
- Act as a trusted advisor, leveraging feedback and trends to evolve Hostplus' approach to risk capability

**About you**

You are an experienced and influential leader in the financial services sector, with a strong background in risk, compliance, or internal audit. You have a proven track record of developing and embedding risk culture frameworks and 3LOD capability programs, supported by relevant tertiary and postgraduate qualifications in risk, compliance, or leadership. Known for your ability to engage senior stakeholders and drive cultural change, you bring strategic insight, credibility, and a passion for fostering a resilient, learning-oriented organisation.

**What can we offer you?**

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

- Hybrid and flexible work environment
- 15% superannuation
- Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
- Additional 5 days paid "flex leave", so that you can take time out when you need it
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
- 3 days community service leave
- 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
- Access to long service leave at 5 years
- Access to subsidised financial advice
- Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few

**About us**

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

**How do I apply?