Enterprise Risk Advisor

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, is seeking an Enterprise Risk Advisor to join CSIRO’s Integrity Unit. You will provide expert advice and services across the organisation to identify, assess and manage strategic, operational, and emerging risks, promoting a proactive risk culture and enabling informed decision‑making.

You will lead GRC configuration, deliver risk reports to senior management, and support continuous improvement of risk processes across CSIRO, with flexible work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with risk management or related discipline.
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing strategic, operational and emerging risks.
• Strong understanding of GRC systems, process configuration and user support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for executives and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on risk identification, assessment and management across CSIRO.
• Contribute to development and review of risk processes, controls and documentation.
• Prepare and present risk reports and insights to senior management.
• Lead configuration, enhancement and user training for the GRC platform.
• Monitor risk data trends and support continuous improvement of risk processes.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Risk management

GRC systems

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management or related field

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

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Role highlights

• Strengthen CSIRO’s enterprise risk management capability and foster a proactive risk culture
• Flexible work arrangements available + 15.4% super
• Provide expert advice and services to support the management of risk across CSIRO

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

We have an opportunity for an Enterprise Risk Advisor to join CSIRO’s newly formed Integrity Unit.

As the Enterprise Risk Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting CSIRO’s enterprise risk management capability. You will provide expert advice and services across the organisation, helping to identify, assess, and manage strategic, operational, and emerging risks that may impact CSIRO’s objectives and reputation. Working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels, you will promote a proactive risk culture, facilitate risk workshops, and enhance the organisation’s risk management framework.

If you take pride in your stakeholder engagement skills and your ability to apply your risk management expertise to drive informed decision‑making, we would love to hear from you.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Providing expert advice and support to CSIRO units on the identification, assessment, and management of strategic, operational, and emerging risks.
• Contributing to the development and review of risk assessment processes, controls, and documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparing and delivering risk reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management to inform decision‑making and enhance organisational resilience.
• Leading configuration, enhancement, and user training for the GRC platform to meet evolving organisational needs.
• Monitoring and analysing risk data trends, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement of risk processes.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Location and office arrangements:

Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Newcastle, Adelaide, Hobart considered

Salary:

AU$118k – AU$127k per annum (pro rata for part‑time), plus 15.4% superannuation

We will explore options for flexible work arrangements (up to two days per week in office) based on individual circumstances.

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As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in risk management or related field e.g. business, governance, compliance, or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, including the ability to identify, assess, and manage strategic, operational, and emerging risks in a complex organisation, and the ability to translate complex risk information into practical advice and solutions.
• Strong understanding of GRC systems and processes, with experience in system administration, configuration, and user support/ training.
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills, including for a range of stakeholders and for Executive forums.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet deadlines and collaboratively within teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please let us know via email – [e-mail] how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Level Security clearance.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .