Risk Specialist

Virgin Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted air travel

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness support

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Virgin Australia is seeking a Risk Specialist to partner with the Group Risk Manager and drive the Risk Management Framework across the business. You will embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensure its evolution, and work across functions to enable informed decision-making.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, a minimum of 3 years in enterprise risk management, and strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. business degree, Certified Practising Risk Manager, etc.)
• Minimum 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
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Effective time and task management abilities and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Sound knowledge of the AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management Standard
• Working knowledge of enterprise risk management, risk analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with risk management software solutions
• Understanding of risk appetite concepts and practical application
• Membership of a professional association/accreditation (e.g. RMIA) desirable
• Prior experience or knowledge in aviation/airline industry desirable
• Experience in program/project risk management and risk culture assessment desirable
• Knowledge of significant legislation impacting the VA Group desirable

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Group Risk Manager to bring the Risk Management Framework to life
• Drive implementation and evolution of the risk framework
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business
• Collaborate with stakeholders across levels to embed risk practices

Skills

Risk workshops

Communication

Facilitation

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

ISO 31000 knowledge

Risk software

Legislation understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in risk/business

RMIA accreditation (desirable)

Minimum 3 years ERM experience

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
• 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.