risk & compliance advisor

HR Partners; Hastings; Hybrid; AUD 136,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad partners with a Victorian government entity to recruit an experienced Risk & Compliance Advisor for Hastings. The role drives enterprise risk management, supports governance at board level, and delivers risk reporting to executives.

You will enhance the risk framework, manage compliance and integrity initiatives, and provide practical guidance to leaders to improve risk maturity across major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000).
• Experience supporting governance processes at board and ARC level.
• Able to develop risk dashboards and KRIs for executive leadership.
• Detail-oriented with robust reporting skills.
• Collaborative, proactive risk professional with autonomous work style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Risk Management Framework improvements and maintain risk registers.
• Assist the Board and ARC with risk appetite reviews and alignment of proposals.
• Develop risk dashboards and KRIs for leadership insights.
• Maintain compliance obligations register and enhance integrity frameworks.
• Provide guidance and training to uplift risk maturity across the organisation.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Data analysis

ISO 31000

Tools

Enterprise risk systems

Job description

• Pay Rate: $136,388.23 – $156,508.63 per annum (excl. superannuation)
• Location: Hastings, Hybrid

Randstad is partnering with a prominent Victorian state government entity to recruit an experienced Risk & Compliance Advisor. You will work closely alongside the Policy & Governance Advisor operating within Corporate Services and reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary. This role is critical in providing independent second-line assurance, driving continuous improvement in enterprise risk frameworks, and supporting executive decision-making across major infrastructure and development projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Risk Management Framework: Support the continuous improvement and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, maintaining operational and strategic risk registers while articulating causes, consequences, and controls.
• Governance & Board Support: Assist the Board and Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) in reviewing and monitoring risk appetite, ensuring alignment across investment proposals, business planning, and strategic projects.
• Risk Reporting & Insights: Develop risk dashboards and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), delivering high-quality risk reports and insights on emerging trends to executive leadership.
• Compliance & Integrity: Maintain the compliance obligations register, coordinate organisation-wide attestations, and enhance integrity frameworks (including fraud and corruption control and Code of Conduct compliance).
• Culture & Capability: Deliver practical guidance and training to uplift risk maturity, encouraging leaders across the organisation to own and manage their risks effectively.

Key Selection Criteria

• Risk & Compliance Expertise: Sound understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000) and compliance/integrity frameworks.
• Industry Background: Sound risk and compliance experience within infrastructure, logistics, marine transportation, ports, or other highly regulated environments.
• Governance Experience: Proven track record of supporting executive and Board-level governance processes, including ARC reporting.
• Technical Skills: Strong data analysis, reporting, and enterprise risk systems capability with high attention to detail.
• Key Behaviours: Highly adaptable, autonomous, solution-focused, and capable of simplifying complex concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• Desirable: Exposure to port/marine operations and formal training in ISO standards (ISO 31000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

We Want to Hear From You If...

• You are a proactive risk professional who thrives in guiding complex infrastructure projects through robust risk management.
• You bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to partnering with senior leaders and building a positive risk culture.
• You are looking for a flexible ongoing opportunity within the Victorian public sector where your expertise drives long-term economic and environmental benefits.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.