Operational Risk Manager — 18-Month Contract

AustralianSuper Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AustralianSuper is seeking a Risk Manager to support the Senior Risk Manager in overseeing Member Operations risk, controls and incidents within the Fund's framework. The role collaborates with the business to deliver first-line risk activities, risk assessments and CPS230 work, reporting to senior stakeholders.

This is an 18‑month contract role based in Melbourne, with responsibilities spanning risk identification, control testing, incident management and risk reporting to leadership and

Qualifications

• Extensive operational risk management experience in financial services, superannuation or insurance.
• Strong knowledge of risk, compliance frameworks and incident management.
• Ability to analyse trends, diagnose issues and implement actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to identify, assess and manage risks, controls and incidents.
• Execute risk and control activities including testing and risk assessments.
• Provide risk guidance and support for GRC systems; act as primary risk contact.
• Analyze risk data to identify trends and uplift risk practices.
• Lead incident management, including triage, root cause analysis and remediation.
• Present risk insights to leadership, risk forums and committees.
• Manage findings, action plans and assurance activities.

Skills

Operational risk management

Risk & compliance frameworks

Incident management

Stakeholder relationships

Analytical thinking

Autonomous / self-starter

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

RMIA or GIA accreditation (preferred) or willingness to obtain

Job description

AustralianSuper is seeking a Risk Manager to support the Senior Risk Manager in overseeing Member Operations risk, controls and incidents within the Fund's framework. The role collaborates with the business to deliver first-line risk activities, risk assessments and CPS230 work, reporting to senior stakeholders.

This is an 18‑month contract role based in Melbourne, with responsibilities spanning risk identification, control testing, incident management and risk reporting to leadership and