Risk Issue and Opportunity Manager

Northrop Grumman; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Purchased annual leave

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a senior risk professional to manage risk across the MQ-4C Triton program, delivering early risk signals and clear actions across the lifecycle. Based in Adelaide, you will partner with program leads to surface issues and drive resolution using the RIO framework.

Australian citizenship with NV1 clearance is required. The role offers an opportunity to shape safer, more capable defence outcomes while working within a supportive team and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in defence or complex program environments.
• Working knowledge of structured risk frameworks, such as ISO31000.
• Experience working across teams to lift discipline and consistency.
• Energy, not just oversight.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent, active use of the RIO framework
• Work with leaders to surface and progress risks early
• Run reviews and escale where action stalls
• Keep risk data current, accurate and decision‑ready

Skills

Experience in defence or complex prog

Structured risk frameworks

Cross-team collaboration

High energy, proactive

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

The Role

This new, senior role sits at the centre of how risk is managed across the MQ‑4C Triton program, a critical Defence capability delivering long‑endurance maritime surveillance for Australia. You will work closely with program leads to surface risks early, shape them into clear actions, and drive them through to resolution. There is a framework, along with data and tools already in place. The opportunity is to lift engagement, build rhythm, and ensure it is used consistently to support better decisions across the program. You will partner directly with leaders to translate concerns into structured risks, maintain momentum across the risk lifecycle, and step in where escalation is required. You will also contribute to performance discussions by providing clear insight into what the data is showing and where attention is needed. This role is based in Adelaide and requires the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive consistent, active use of the RIO framework
• Work with leaders to surface and progress risks early
• Run reviews and escale where action stalls
• Keep risk data current, accurate and decision‑ready

About You

You have seen what happens when risk becomes admin, and you are done with that. You enjoy getting into the detail with people, asking the right questions and pulling the real issues to the surface. You don’t wait for updates. You drive them.

• Experience in defence or complex program environments
• Working knowledge of structured risk frameworks, such as ISO31000
• Experience working across teams to lift discipline and consistency
• Energy, not just oversight

What we Offer

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters – Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.