Risk Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Dexus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Matters

Continuous Growth

Tribe: LGBTQ+ inclusion

Focus on Sustainability

Parents@Work

Job summary

Dexus in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Risk Manager to partner with the business to identify and assess risks and recommend solutions across the organisation. This fixed-term contract role focuses on Line 2 risk management within GRC systems and risk frameworks.

The successful candidate will optimise risk governance, contribute to reports to management and boards, and collaborate across stakeholders in a large, complex environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Risk Management or related field required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Risk Management.
• Experience in corporate risk and/or assurance in large organisations.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance and controls.
• Experience in systems development; exposure to ERM or GRC platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating risk assessment workshops and identifying risks and controls.
• Delivering timely, accurate risk reports to management and boards.
• Operating, enhancing and performing data analysis across the risk GRC system.
• Contributing to the operation and improvement of risk governance frameworks, policies and processes.

Skills

Risk management

Governance & controls

GRC platforms

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related

Tools

GRC software

Job description

Dexus (ASX: DXS) is a leading Australasian fully integrated real asset group, managing a high-quality Australasian real estate and infrastructure portfolio valued at $51.4 billion. With more than four decades of expertise in real asset investment, funds management, asset management and development, we have a proven track record in capital and risk management and delivering returns for investors. www.dexus.com

The Opportunity

Make a meaningful impact in a highly visible role at the heart of Dexus’s risk strategy.

As Risk Manager, you will partner with the business to identify and assess risks, recommending solutions to manage them across Dexus. This role involves overseeing Line 2 risk management, requiring experience in corporate risk and/or assurance or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems. The ideal candidate will optimise these systems to support the company's strategies effectively.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

You will make an impact by:

Facilitating risk assessment workshops and identify risks and controls.

Delivering timely, accurate risk reports to management and boards.

Operating, enhancing and performing data analysis across the risk GRC system.

Contributing to the effective operation and continuous improvement of risk governance frameworks, policies, standards and supporting processes across Dexus.

About You

We are seeking a risk professional with a degree in Commerce, Risk Management or a related discipline, coupled with a minimum of five years' experience in Risk Management. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in corporate risk and/or assurance roles within large, complex organisations, with a strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance and controls. Experience in systems development and exposure to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) or Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms will be highly regarded. The ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing maturity of risk management practices is essential.

Why choose Dexus?

The Dexus culture and spirit is what differentiates us. Together, we take pride in our values: rally to achieve together and build trust through action. As an employee of Dexus, you will benefit from:

• Flexible Working: Our hybrid work model lets you thrive both professionally and personally. Whether it’s working from home or collaborating in our state of the art and award-winning offices, we’ve got you covered.
• Wellbeing Matters: Enjoy a Wellbeing Allowance, extra annual leave days (our exclusive ‘Dexus’ days), and our holistic Safe and Well program. Your health and happiness is a priority.
• Continuous Growth: Enhance your career with professional development, memberships, and study assistance. We invest in your learning journey.
• Tribe: Our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ staff earned us Silver Employer Status in the AWEI 2026. We foster an inclusive environment where each individual feels recognised and appreciated.
• Focus on Sustainability: Dexus is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. Align your personal values with your professional endeavours.
• Parents@Work: Supporting parents and carers through coaching and education. We understand the importance of work-life integration.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity in every form. We are actively striving to close the gender pay gap and invite applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds and abilities. If you believe you can thrive in this role but do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Reach out to [e-mail] if you require any accommodations or additional support during our recruitment process; we’re here to help.