Senior ICT Risk & Capability Governance Lead (Remote)

Paxus; Canberra; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking a Senior ICT Risk Manager to support a major Federal Government digital environment, providing specialist risk analysis across a complex portfolio of enterprise ICT capabilities in Canberra or remote.

You will review and strengthen risk portfolios, identify emerging risks and funding pressures, and prepare executive briefs with evidence-based recommendations to govern investments and future planning. NV1 clearance desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated risk management experience across complex ICT, digital or capability environments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate interconnected risks.
• Experience developing risk assessments, treatment strategies and executive reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and deliver practical recommendations.
• Understanding of government governance and decision‑making processes.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate and strengthen an enterprise ICT capability risk portfolio.
• Identify emerging risks, capability dependencies and future funding pressures.
• Assess the impact of risks on digital capability, sustainment and investment priorities.
• Engage stakeholders to challenge assumptions and develop effective risk treatments.
• Prepare clear risk assessments, executive briefs and recommendations.
• Provide independent advice on high-priority risks and emerging issues.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Analytical thinking

Job description

Paxus is seeking a Senior ICT Risk Manager to support a major Federal Government digital environment, providing specialist risk analysis across a complex portfolio of enterprise ICT capabilities in Canberra or remote.

You will review and strengthen risk portfolios, identify emerging risks and funding pressures, and prepare executive briefs with evidence-based recommendations to govern investments and future planning. NV1 clearance desirable.