Governance & Risk Consultant

Western Power; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave up to four weeks

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Wellness leave days

Paid parental leave (22 weeks)

Cultural leave (First Nations)

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Governance and Risk Consultant to shape governance, risk management and compliance across our Training function, supporting the RTO licence and regulatory alignment. The role is primarily based at Jandakot with some days in the Perth CBD, offering flexible hybrid arrangements to balance delivery with stakeholder engagement.

You will lead governance, risk and compliance frameworks, oversee ASQA and regulatory requirements, develop policies, manage reporting and training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in RTO governance, compliance and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality frameworks.
• Proven experience developing governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in risk assessment, compliance management and audit activities.
• Experience providing strategic advice in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk and compliance frameworks across People Capability.
• Ensure RTO compliance with ASQA requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain governance policies, procedures and controls.
• Manage RTO reporting, submissions and product compliance reviews.
• Provide strategic risk advice and support risk mitigation activities.
• Conduct audits, compliance reviews and risk assessments to drive improvement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update governance practices accordingly.
• Deliver reporting, insights and training to strengthen governance and accountability.

Skills

RTO governance

Compliance management

Risk assessment

Audit activities

Strategic advice

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Risk Management/Commerce/Law/Engineering

Job description

Governance and Risk Consultant | Permanent | Jandakot and Perth offices

As our Governance and Risk Consultant help shape and continuously enhance governance, risk management and compliance across our Training function. This role plays a critical part in maintaining Western Power's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) licence by providing expert advice on legislation, regulatory requirements, governance frameworks and industry standards. You'll work closely with senior leaders to strengthen compliance, minimise organisational risk and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

This role will be primarily based at our Jandakot location, with some days working from our Perth CBD office when required.

Your Role in Action

• Lead governance, risk and compliance frameworks across People Capability.
• Ensure RTO compliance with ASQA requirements, legislation and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain governance policies, procedures and compliance controls.
• Manage RTO reporting, submissions and training product compliance reviews.
• Provide strategic risk advice and support risk mitigation activities.
• Conduct audits, compliance reviews and risk assessments to drive improvement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update governance practices accordingly.
• Deliver reporting, insights and training to strengthen governance and accountability.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Demonstrated experience in RTO governance, compliance and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality frameworks.
• Proven experience developing and improving governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Strong capability in risk assessment, compliance management and audit activities.
• Experience providing strategic advice in complex and changing environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical approach.
• Ability to translate data and insights into meaningful business recommendations.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities.As aWORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through ourReconciliation Action Plan andDisability Access and Inclusion Plan.