Risk Manager

Level 3 Risk Manager

Location: Australia
Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract (1 July 2026 - 30 June 2027)
Security Clearance: NV1 minimum (mandatory)
Citizenship: Australian

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Level 3 Program Risk Manager to lead the Phase 3 Risk Framework and Risk Register for the SSN-AUKUS program. This role ensures that risks across the program are effectively identified, assessed, escalated, and monitored, providing senior leadership with actionable insights to support critical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update the Phase 3 Risk Management Plan, ensuring alignment with program objectives, Defence policies, governance frameworks, and trilateral requirements
• Establish and implement program-level risk management processes and workflows across divisions
• Provide expert risk input into the Project Execution Strategy and ensure integration with program dependencies
• Support project teams in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across program, technical, schedule, commercial, and engineering domains
• Lead and facilitate risk workshops, deep-dive sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, industry partners, and trilateral government partners to maintain consistent understanding of risk exposure and interdependencies
• Contribute to governance forums with authoritative risk insights and recommendations
• Maintain risk data within ASA-authorised systems, ensuring accuracy and integrity
• Deliver high-quality program-level risk reporting for technical and executive audiences
• Mentor APS and ADF personnel to build divisional risk management capability
• Provide ad hoc risk management support as required

Selection Criteria / Core Skills & Experience

• Experience in complex, large-scale programs: Demonstrated experience managing risks on major capital or defence programs
• Advanced risk management expertise: Proven ability to develop frameworks, embed risk practices, and lead program-level risk activities
• Stakeholder engagement and influence: Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, industry, and multi-national partners
• Analytical and communication skills: Ability to produce clear, actionable risk insights and reporting for both technical and executive audiences

Contract Details

• Engagement Type: Long-Term Contract
• Start Date: 1 July 2026
• End Date: 30 June 2027
• Security Clearance: NV1 minimum (mandatory)
• Citizenship: Australian
• Submission Deadline: 08:00am, 30 March 2026

Diversity and Inclusion
ASD is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Veterans
Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

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