Risk Manager

Management and Training Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Management and Training Corporation – Villawood NSW is seeking a Risk Manager to lead and oversee the centre's risk management framework, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and industry standards.

You will provide strategic oversight of the operational risk profile, lead risk assessment and mitigation activities, and support transparent, evidence-based decision-making across the business. Senior leadership and cross-agency collaboration are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Certification in Risk Management aligned to ISO 31000 (highly regarded).
• Senior management experience within security, risk, detention, immigration, corrections, regional processing or resettlement services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, compliance frameworks and operational governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and brief senior leaders.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high performing teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and background checks.
• Ability to be on call outside of business hours and travel interstate when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the facility's risk management framework and compliance obligations.
• Develop, implement and review facility, detainee and operational risk assessments.
• Coordinate oversight of the centre's operational risk profile and mitigation strategies.
• Deliver evidence-based risk assessments, reporting and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, departmental planning and capability development.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance management to direct reports.
• Support emergency management, incident response and command-and-control activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with operational leaders, Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force and service providers.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

ISO 31000 Certification

Job description

Management and Training Corporation – Villawood NSW

MTC is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training and education sectors operating Job Corps centres, correctional facilities, detention centres, detention medical departments and workforce development sites globally.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

About MTC

MTC is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training and education sectors operating Job Corps centres, correctional facilities, detention centres, detention medical departments and workforce development sites globally.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

About the Role

The Risk Manager is a senior leadership position responsible for leading and overseeing the centre's risk management framework, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and industry standards. You will provide strategic oversight of the operational risk profile, lead risk assessment and mitigation activities, and support transparent, evidence-based decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the facility's risk management framework and compliance obligations.

• Develop, implement and review facility, detainee and operational risk assessments.

• Coordinate oversight of the centre's operational risk profile and mitigation strategies.

• Deliver evidence-based risk assessments, reporting and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, departmental planning and capability development.

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance management to direct reports.

• Support emergency management, incident response and command-and-control activities.

• Develop strong working relationships with operational leaders, Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force and service providers.

About You

• Certification in Risk Management aligned to ISO 31000 (highly regarded).

• Senior management experience within security, risk, detention, immigration, corrections, regional processing or resettlement services.

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, compliance frameworks and operational governance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and brief senior leaders.

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high performing teams.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and background checks.

• Ability to be on call outside of business hours and travel interstate when required.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key leadership role in a nationally significant contract.

• Make a meaningful contribution to safety, security and operational excellence.

• Work alongside experienced leaders and subject matter experts.

• Access professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Be part of a values-driven culture built on Safety, Respect and Dignity, supported by our BIONIC philosophy, Believe It Or Not I Care

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all people who believe they have the skills and capability to make a meaningful difference.