Risk Lead

Energy Safe Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Program

Home office subsidy

Job summary

Energy Safe Victoria is seeking a Risk Lead in Melbourne to coordinate enterprise risk management, provide actionable risk insights and report to senior leadership. You will work with risk owners, control owners and subject matter experts to maintain risk registers and governance papers.

The role requires strong facilitation, analytical thinking and an ability to translate complex risk information into practical actions. A tertiary qualification in risk management is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating enterprise or operational risk management processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of risk management principles including risk appetite, controls and indicators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including governance papers and dashboards.
• Ability to translate complex risk information into practical insights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enterprise risk management processes and reporting.
• Provide practical risk advice to stakeholders and executives.
• Lead risk discussions, workshops and risk reviews with stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework and ISO 31000.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and action tracking across the organization.

Job description

Protecting what matters. Powering a safer future.

At Energy Safe Victoria, our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently across our state. We are a small, independent agency dedicated to providing public value in an energy sector that is constantly changing. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we deliver trusted regulatory outcomes that support a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future. Join a team of passionate professionals committed to making a genuine difference for Victorian communities.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced Risk Lead to join Energy Safe Victoria. Reporting to the Risk and Assurance Manager, you will coordinate the continual process that keeps our risk management framework current, reliable and fit for purpose. Working directly with risk owners, control owners and subject matter experts, you will support the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of strategic, operational and regulatory risks, controls, treatments and emerging issues.

What you'll contribute

As Risk Lead, you will coordinate enterprise risk management processes, provide practical advice and deliver clear analysis and reporting to support effective oversight and risk-informed decision-making. In this role you will:

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver timely and high-quality risk management outcomes, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and high standards of performance in a dynamic environment.
• Support the Risk and Assurance Manager in delivering the risk management function across Energy Safe, providing advice on risk management practices and initiatives, and planning and coordinating the enterprise risk management cycle, including risk reviews, action tracking and reporting.
• Apply and help improve Energy Safe's risk management framework ensuring alignment with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework, ISO 31000 and organisational requirements.
• Facilitate the effective delivery of risk management methodologies, ensuring strategic, operational and regulatory risks are identified, assessed, monitored and managed appropriately across the organisation.
• Lead risk discussions, workshops and review meetings with stakeholders to identify emerging risks, evaluate treatment strategies and support risk-informed decision making.
• Partner with operational teams to build risk management capability and support the identification, assessment and treatment of risks that underpin enterprise-level risks, through fit-for-purpose tools, methodologies and processes that embed risk consideration into planning, prioritisation and everyday decision-making.
• Undertake risk-related research, analysis and reporting, providing high-quality insights and recommendations to inform strategic planning, prioritisation and risk-informed actions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Customer and Stakeholder Engagement and Business Intelligence and Analytics teams, to incorporate external insights, organisational intelligence and evidence-based data into risk assessment, risk monitoring and decision-making processes.
• Prepare and present accurate, concise and insightful reports, briefings, and governance papers, translating complex risk concepts for a range of stakeholders including the Executive Leadership Team, the Commission and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and service-focused team culture and undertake other relevant duties as required.

To be successful

We are looking for a collaborative, service-focused risk professional who can build trusted relationships, exercise strong analytical judgement and translate complex risk information into practical insights. To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating enterprise or operational risk management processes, including maintaining risk registers and facilitating risk assessments and reviews.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to work constructively with executives, risk owners, control owners and subject matter experts and follow through on agreed actions.
• Sound knowledge of risk management principles and practices, including risk appetite, controls, treatments, indicators, escalation and assurance.
• Strong analytical judgement and the ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative evidence into practical insights, options and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing concise governance papers, dashboards and briefings for executive and committee audiences.
• Strong planning, organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage recurring review cycles, ad hoc priorities, records and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, exercise initiative and provide practical, service-focused advice.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in risk management, governance, assurance, audit, business, public administration or a related discipline is desirable.
• Experience in Victorian Government, a statutory authority, regulator, energy, safety or another complex public sector environment will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework, AS ISO 31000 and contemporary risk and control assurance practices will be highly regarded.
• Experience using risk management systems, data visualisation or reporting tools, and developing practical tools and processes that support consistent operational risk management will be highly regarded.

Reasons to apply

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working options and accrued credit hours.
• Additional leave options, including personal, cultural, volunteer, community service, and study leave, as well as the option to purchase extra leave.
• Generous paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus reproductive health leave.
• Fitness Passport membership, available to employees and their immediate family members.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace, supported by our Diversity and Inclusion Council and commitments through our Gender Equality and Reconciliation Action Plans.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Novated leasing benefits for private vehicle ownership through our partnership with SG Fleet.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for employees and their families.
• Home office subsidy of $250 per year.
• Learning and development opportunities, with strong support for career growth and internal mobility.

Interested?

Applications must be submitted online by COB Thursday 26 November 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.

At Energy Safe Victoria, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diverse experiences and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all.

If you require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process or in the role itself, we encourage you to discuss this with us. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additionalsupport throughout the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion, please contact People & Culture at ***************@energysafe.vic.gov.au