Risk Manager

BGIS; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days (2 per year)

Employee referral bonus

Wellbeing initiatives

Flare discounts

Fitness Passport access

Recognition vouchers

Job summary

BGIS is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee risk, HSEQ, compliance and governance for a South-East Melbourne residential maintenance contract. You will partner with operational managers, Compliance Officers and subcontractors to identify risks, strengthen safe practices and ensure contractual and legislative compliance.

Based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, this permanent full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement after Go Live, with core business hours and some regional

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, HSEQ, compliance, governance, quality assurance or audit.
• Experience developing and implementing risk and HSEQ frameworks and controls.
• Experience conducting HSEQ audits, incident investigations and compliance reviews.
• Understanding of HSEQ legislation, standards and management systems.
• Experience preparing risk, HSEQ and compliance reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to engaging and supporting stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills.
• Qualification in Risk Management, Work Health and Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, Governance, Compliance, Business or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the contract risk management framework.
• Support compliance with contractual, legislative, HSEQ and BGIS policy requirements.
• Oversee audit, assurance and compliance programs, including HSEQ audits and inspections.
• Review incidents, near misses and compliance issues, and follow up corrective and preventative actions.
• Guide and support Compliance Officers to meet audit requirements.
• Maintain the Compliance Framework, including Client Compliance Notifications, Business Improvement Forms and Agreed Training Initiatives.
• Encourage a positive HSEQ culture across teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare and share clear risk, HSEQ, compliance and governance reports.
• Provide practical risk and HSEQ advice to operational teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor risk and HSEQ trends and emerging issues, and contribute ideas that improve controls and contract performance.

Skills

Risk management

HSEQ

Compliance

Governance

Quality assurance

Audit

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Risk Management

Work Health and Safety

Environment

Quality Assurance

Governance

Compliance

Business

Job description

Education, Experience & Skills

Job Description

Risk Manager – South-East Melbourne

Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC

Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid

Working Hours: Core Business Hours

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services.

With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee risk, health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ), compliance and governance across a community-focused residential maintenance contract.

Reporting to the Account Director, you will work closely with operational managers, Compliance Officers, client representatives and subcontractors. You will help teams identify risks early, strengthen safe and consistent everyday practices and feel confident they are meeting contractual and legislative requirements.

The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, approachable and analytical, with a talent for turning data into clear, practical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the contract risk management framework
• Support compliance with contractual, legislative, HSEQ and BGIS policy requirements
• Oversee audit, assurance and compliance programs, including HSEQ audits and inspections
• Review incidents, near misses and compliance issues, and follow up corrective and preventative actions
• Guide and support Compliance Officers to meet audit requirements
• Maintain the Compliance Framework, including Client Compliance Notifications, Business Improvement Forms and Agreed Training Initiatives
• Encourage a positive HSEQ culture across teams and subcontractors
• Prepare and share clear risk, HSEQ, compliance and governance reports
• Provide practical risk and HSEQ advice to operational teams and subcontractors
• Monitor risk and HSEQ trends and emerging issues, and contribute ideas that improve controls and contract performance

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Experience in risk management, HSEQ, compliance, governance, quality assurance or audit
• Experience developing and implementing risk and HSEQ frameworks and controls
• Experience conducting HSEQ audits, incident investigations and compliance reviews
• Understanding of HSEQ legislation, standards and management systems
• Experience preparing risk, HSEQ and compliance reports
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative approach to engaging and supporting stakeholders
• Strong organisation and project coordination skills
• Qualification in Risk Management, Work Health and Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, Governance, Compliance, Business or a related discipline
• Full working rights in Australia

Desirable:

• Risk Management certification or Internal Auditor qualification
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety
• Quality or Environmental Management Systems qualification
• Experience in facilities management, maintenance, construction, property services or community housing

Workplace Arrangements

This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne during core business hours.

A hybrid working arrangement is available after Go Live, with some attendance at the regional office and client locations to support collaboration with teams and stakeholders.

Why Join BGIS?

Join a newly established team supporting an important community housing portfolio, where your work helps keep people safe and services running well.

Key Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Meaningful work supporting residential properties and communities
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
• Leadership development through Future Leaders and Leadership Fundamentals programs
• Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
• Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.