Risk & Assurance Lead — Hybrid NSW (Workers’ Comp)

Insurance and Care NSW (icare); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid working

Gym subsidies

Health checks

EAP support

Learning opportunities

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Inclusive culture

Job summary

icare is seeking a Risk and Assurance Lead to influence how risk is understood and managed across NSW Workers Compensation, partnering with leaders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and support better decision-making.

You’ll join a small team of five, lead risk initiatives, coach colleagues and build risk capability through practical advice and knowledge sharing. The role is based in Sydney, with options for Gosford or Wollongong and at least one day in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Strong risk management experience in a regulated environment (insurance/workers' compensation preferred).
• Ability to assess risks and controls and apply sound judgement to complex issues.
• Experience engaging with leaders and general managers across levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage business and scheme risks with leaders.
• Lead risk workshops, strengthen registers and monitoring.
• Provide practical risk and control advice across transformation priorities.
• Investigate incidents and risk themes, identifying root causes for effective controls.
• Lead risk forums and provide insights for governance committees.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

Formal tertiary qualifications in management or business

Tools

ERM software

Job description

icare is seeking a Risk and Assurance Lead to influence how risk is understood and managed across NSW Workers Compensation, partnering with leaders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls and support better decision-making.

You’ll join a small team of five, lead risk initiatives, coach colleagues and build risk capability through practical advice and knowledge sharing. The role is based in Sydney, with options for Gosford or Wollongong and at least one day in Sydney.