Aviation Risk Specialist — Enterprise Risk & Strategy

Virgin Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted air travel

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness support

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Virgin Australia is seeking a Risk Specialist to partner with the Group Risk Manager and drive the Risk Management Framework across the business. You will embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensure its evolution, and work across functions to enable informed decision-making.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, a minimum of 3 years in enterprise risk management, and strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. business degree, Certified Practising Risk Manager, etc.)
• Minimum 3 years of Enterprise Risk Management experience in a large corporate environment
• Experience facilitating risk workshops across all levels of management and staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Effective time and task management abilities and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Sound knowledge of the AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
• Working knowledge of enterprise risk management, risk analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with risk management software solutions
• Understanding of risk appetite concepts and practical application
• Membership of a professional association/accreditation (e.g. RMIA) desirable
• Prior experience or knowledge in aviation/airline industry desirable
• Experience in program/project risk management and risk culture assessment desirable
• Knowledge of significant legislation impacting the VA Group desirable

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group Risk Manager to bring the Risk Management Framework to life
• Drive implementation and evolution of the risk framework
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business
• Collaborate with stakeholders across levels to embed risk practices

Skills

Risk workshops

Communication

Facilitation

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

ISO 31000 knowledge

Risk software

Legislation understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in risk/business

RMIA accreditation (desirable)

Minimum 3 years ERM experience

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Virgin Australia is seeking a Risk Specialist to partner with the Group Risk Manager and drive the Risk Management Framework across the business. You will embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensure its evolution, and work across functions to enable informed decision-making.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, a minimum of 3 years in enterprise risk management, and strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.