Risk Control Tester

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6‑month contract

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a skilled contractor in Canberra to provide expert fraud and corruption risk control within a Commonwealth context. The role emphasizes risk testing, assessment and management across operational, financial, strategic and compliance areas, with strong data-analytic capabilities to spot patterns and inform decisions.

You will work with a network of specialists to deliver efficient, high‑quality risk insights in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of fraud and corruption control in a Commonwealth context.
• Ability to analyse large data sets and identify patterns to assess risk.
• Collaborates with a network of specialists to solve problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Technical expertise in risk testing, assessment and management across operational, financial, strategic and compliance risks.
• Analyse large data sets to identify patterns and potential risks for informed decision making.
• Collaborate with a network of specialists to problem-solve and deliver more efficiently.

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government organisation operating at the forefront of national security, cyber defence and advanced technology. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from global threats and supporting national interests through cutting‑edge cyber and intelligence capabilities.

About the role

The contractor is expected to have expert knowledge of, and expertise in, fraud and corruption control in a Commonwealth context.

Role Responsibilities

• Technical expertise in the field of risk testing, assessment and management, understanding and communicating risk types (operational, financial, strategic and compliance)
• Adept in analysing large data sets, identifying patterns, trends and potential risks to be able to make informed decisions and provide valuable insights
• Working collaboratively with, and relying on, a network of other specialists to problem-solve and deliver more efficiently.

What is on offer

• 6-month contract.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV2Security Clearance.

Submission closes by COB, Thursday 24th September 2026.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!