Risk Specialist

Virgin Australia Careers; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted air travel for you

Flexible working arrangements (work in

Travel discounts

Lounge membership discounts

Wellness and EAP

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

Virgin Australia Group is seeking a Risk Specialist to partner with the Group Risk Manager to implement and evolve the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the business. You will help embed a culture of continuous improvement and manage risk analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a tertiary qualification and at least 3 years in ERM within a large corporate environment, plus strong communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Enterprise Risk Management experience in a large corporate environment.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops across all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group Risk Manager to drive the Risk Management Framework.
• Lead the evolution and embedding of a culture of continuous improvement across the business.
• Manage risk analysis, reporting and engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Analytical mindset

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification (e.g., business degree)

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Risk Specialist, you'll play a key role in partnering with the Group Risk Manager to bring the Virgin Australia Risk Management Framework to life i.e.driving its implementation, ensuring its evolution, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

You’ll be great in this role if you have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. business degree, Certified Practicing Risk Manager, etc.)
• A proven track record in Enterprise Risk Management in a large corporate environment (minimum of 3 years)
• Experience facilitating risk workshops across all levels of management and staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Effective time and task management abilities and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to details
• An analytical mindset with a proactive and practical approach to problem-solving
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and carry out a variety of duties through being flexible and adaptable to the Group’s needs
• The ability to work autonomously
• Sound knowledge of the AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in Enterprise Risk Management, risk analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with risk management software solutions
• Understanding of risk appetite concepts and their practical application
• Membership of a professional association and/or accreditation (e.g. RMIA) (desirable)
• Prior experience or knowledge in the aviation or airline industry (desirable)
• Experience in Program and Project Risk Management, operationalisation of Risk Appetite, and assessing risk culture (desirable)
• Knowledge of significant legislation impacting the VA Group (desirable)

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry, including (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
• Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

Equality rules:

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.