Manager Risk Frameworks & Advisory

WorkCover Queensland; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

WorkCover Queensland is seeking a Manager Risk Framework System Reporting for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead the evolution of enterprise risk frameworks and contribute to the design and implementation of a new enterprise risk system while strengthening risk capability and reporting to support executive decision-making.

Based in Queensland, you will collaborate with senior leaders across a complex, highly regulated environment, driving alignment and practical risk solutions that

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the design, implementation or enhancement of enterprise risk frameworks, systems and governance practices.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale change initiatives within complex organisations.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead evolution of enterprise risk frameworks and the design/implementation of a new risk system.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align risk practices with business strategy.
• Drive reporting improvements, insights and informed decision-making across the organisation.

Skills

Risk frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Job description

WorkCover Queensland is entering an exciting new chapter, guided by a renewed strategic focus and strong executive leadership shaping our 2030 Strategy. We’re embarking on an enterprise-wide transformation to strengthen our impact and continue making a positive difference in people’s lives.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Manager Risk Framework System Reporting to join the Risk team for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in major risk transformation program at WorkCover Queensland. You will lead the ongoing evolution of our enterprise risk frameworks while playing a key role in the design and implementation of a new enterprise risk system. Working at both a strategic and operational level, you will strengthen risk capability, improve reporting and insights, and ensure risk practices support informed business decision-making.

Over the next 12 months, the team has a significant program of work and change delivery. Success in this role will rely on your ability to build strong relationships, partner effectively with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes across a complex operating environment. Working closely with business leaders, you will navigate competing priorities, drive alignment and help embed practical risk solutions that create enterprise-wide value.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced risk professional who enjoys working in a complex, highly regulated environment and can build strong relationships to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes. You are known for your ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels, particularly when navigating competing priorities, driving change and achieving alignment across the organisation. Combining strategic thinking with a practical, outcomes-focused approach, you bring strong business partnering capability, sound judgement and a proven ability to deliver results through collaboration, persuasion and influence.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading the design, implementation or enhancement of enterprise risk frameworks, systems and governance practices.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale change initiatives and transformation programs within complex organisations.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a track record of building credibility and successfully navigating challenging stakeholder environments.
• Strong business partnering capability and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve enterprise-wide outcomes.
• Experience working within government, a statutory authority or another highly regulated and complex operating environment.
• The ability to translate complex risk concepts into practical, business-focused advice, solutions and insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience assessing incidents, identifying emerging risks and supporting effective decision-making.
• Experience developing high-quality reporting, insights and recommendations for senior leaders, executives or governance committees.

Why Join Us

Our vision is to be the best workers’ compensation insurer, making a positive difference to people’s lives and keeping Queenslanders working. At WorkCover, we deliver with heart, own our outcomes, work best together and stay open to what’s possible - and we’re looking for people who share these values

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely makes a positive impact on Queenslanders’ lives
• A collaborative and supportive team environment that values empathy, trust and working together
• Hybrid work arrangements that support flexibility and work-life balance
• Personalised learning and development opportunities to support your growth and career progression
• A holistic health and wellbeing program designed to support you both professionally and personally
• Study assistance to support ongoing education and professional development

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 14th October 2026.

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Acceptance of applications submitted after advertising closes is at the discretion of the selection panel.

To ensure you have the best and most inclusive experience, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you confidently showcase your skills and potential. You can contact us at [e-mail] or let our recruitment team know during your conversation with them.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This includes a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check, and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). All permanent appointments are subject to a probationary period in accordance with our policy.