Lead Risk

South32; Shire Of Collie, Bunbury; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

14% superannuation

Short-term incentive

Parental leave

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Lead Risk professional for the Worsley Refinery in Western Australia. The role leads development and governance of risk management, enabling informed decisions and a culture of care and accountability.

Extensive experience in risk governance and strong stakeholder engagement are required. You will manage risk profiles, drive control effectiveness, and deliver clear risk reporting to executive levels, while supporting risk-informed operational decisions in a complex,

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, governance or assurance.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at operational, executive and governance levels.
• Experience monitoring controls, interpreting risk information and producing clear, decision-ready reports.
• Strong analytical capability with data-driven insight to identify trends and risks.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach across disciplines and cultures.
• Skilled facilitation and communication to guide conversations on risk and controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess business risks and opportunities, maintaining an accurate risk profile.
• Facilitate material risk assessments and reviews to strengthen control design and business continuity.
• Provide risk and compliance guidance, coaching and practical tools to process owners and leadership teams.
• Lead the implementation of the Process Safety Framework, including HAZOP, LOPA and PRA to identify major hazards.
• Deliver timely reporting on material risks, compliance and emerging trends to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance

Risk Management qualification

Job description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent role, 40hrs per week on a 9-day fortnight. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.

Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.

As a Lead Risk, you will be responsible for leading the development, implementation and governance of Worsley’s risk management system, enabling informed decision-making and a strong culture of care and accountability. Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Identify and assess business risks and opportunities, maintaining an accurate and relevant risk profile.
• Facilitate material risk assessments and reviews to strengthen control design, effectiveness and business continuity.
• Provide trusted risk and compliance guidance, coaching and practical tools to process owners and leadership teams.
• Lead the implementation of the Process Safety Framework, facilitating HAZOP, LOPA and Quantitative Risk Assessments to identify major hazard risks, strengthen critical controls and support risk-informed operational decisions.
• Deliver clear and timely reporting on material risks, compliance and emerging trends to senior stakeholders and governance committees

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Extensive experience in risk management, governance or assurance, ideally within resources or another operational environment.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and positively influence stakeholders at operational, executive and governance levels.
• Experience monitoring controls, interpreting risk information and producing clear, decision-ready reports.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence using data to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines, cultures and organisational boundaries.
• Skilled facilitation and communication, with the confidence to guide constructive conversations about risk, controls and accountability.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance or a relevant technical (ie: Risk Management) discipline.
• Risk Management or equivalent professional qualification.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 13 November 2026.