Senior ICT Risk & Governance Lead | Remote/Canberra

Paxus; Canberra; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking a Senior ICT Risk Manager to provide specialist risk analysis across a complex government ICT capability portfolio in Canberra or remotely. The role focuses on independent judgement, strong analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement with senior leaders to support governance and investment decisions.

You will review risks, develop treatment strategies, prepare executive briefs, and deliver practical recommendations in a Federal Government contracting environment.

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

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Governance knowledge

Independent judgement

Job description

Paxus is seeking a Senior ICT Risk Manager to provide specialist risk analysis across a complex government ICT capability portfolio in Canberra or remotely. The role focuses on independent judgement, strong analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement with senior leaders to support governance and investment decisions.

You will review risks, develop treatment strategies, prepare executive briefs, and deliver practical recommendations in a Federal Government contracting environment.