Senior Risk Advisor

Sylvanvale; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite gym and health programs

Subsidised corporate apparel

Social club benefits

Career development pathways

Job summary

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) invites a Senior Risk Advisor to join the PTA Project Delivery Division in East Perth, WA. This fixed-term role spans three years with potential renewal or permanency, focusing on risk and issue management across major infrastructure projects and governance compliance.

You will lead risk workshops, maintain risk registers, support assurance activities and drive continuous improvement through stakeholder collaboration and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management frameworks and governance requirements (AS/NZS ISO 31000).
• Ability to lead, influence and support stakeholders including senior leaders and agencies.
• Strong reporting skills to support informed decision-making.
• Proven capability as a Lead Auditor/Auditor and mentor of risk practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk and issue management across major infrastructure projects.
• Facilitate risk workshops, maintain risk registers and action plans.
• Monitor controls and treatment actions to ensure governance compliance.
• Coordinate business continuity planning and assurance/audit activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management practices.

Skills

Risk & issue management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Lead Auditor/Auditor

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Join the PTA Project Delivery Division (PPD) and play a key role in delivering effective risk and issue management across major infrastructure projects. You will provide expert risk advice, facilitate risk workshops, maintain risk registers and action plans, monitor controls and treatment actions, and ensure compliance with PTA governance frameworks and risk management standards. Your insights and reporting will support informed decision-making and strengthen project outcomes.

Working closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders, you will also coordinate business continuity planning, support assurance and audit activities, and drive continuous improvement in risk management practices. This role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement, and experience managing risk in complex project environments.

About You!

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Demonstrated experience in risk and issue management, with a strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance requirements, audit processes, and quantitative risk analysis methodologies, including AS/NZS ISO 31000 principles and guidelines.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and support stakeholders across complex project environments, building strong relationships, providing expert advice, and liaising effectively with senior leaders, government agencies, contractors and consultants.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills, with the ability to assess risks, identify improvement opportunities, formulate practical solutions, and produce high-quality reports to support informed decision-making.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience in rail or similar industries, with demonstrated capability as a Lead Auditor/Auditor, strong computer literacy, and the ability to mentor, coach and train others in risk management practices and systems.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.

Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY25/26, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.

Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

Our Values

The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA.

Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.

Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.

Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.

Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.

Integrity - We are honest and ethical.

Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.

You can expect.

• Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym
• Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
• Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round

There is currently one fixed term opportunity available for three years with the possibility of renewal and/or permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a fixed term or permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months.

To be eligible to work at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa for the full term of the contract.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.

Please contact Andrea Olszewski, Manager Business Strategy Governance & Delivery on [phone] for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email [e-mail].

Attachments

• PTA Job Application Package August 2026.pdf
• Senior Risk Advisor L6 - 35630 Jul 2026.pdf

Senior Risk Advisor • East Perth, WA, AU