Senior Risk, Assurance & ESG Governance Lead

Electro Optic Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro Optic Systems is seeking a Manager - Risk, Assurance and Sustainability to lead the Group's ERM framework, ESG reporting and governance. The role collaborates with executives and global teams to strengthen governance, improve resilience, and provide assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board.

Key duties include coordinating risk identification, maintaining the risk register and policy framework, and overseeing internal audit planning, controls assessment, and compliance programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Law, Governance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in risk management, internal audit, governance, compliance, ESG or related disciplines.
• Experience working within a listed, multinational or highly regulated organisation.
• Strong understanding of: Enterprise Risk Management; Internal Controls and Assurance; Corporate Governance; Policy Management; ESG and Sustainability Reporting; Regulatory Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Group ERM Framework.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide risk identification and assessment activities.
• Maintain the corporate risk register and monitor risk treatment plans.
• Prepare risk reports for executive management, the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board.
• Develop and coordinate the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Assess effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor policy governance and lifecycle processes.
• Support ESG reporting and sustainability data collection.
• Monitor changes in legislation, governance requirements and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Internal Controls

Corporate Governance

Policy Management

ESG and Sustainability Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Law, Governance or a related discipline

Job description

Electro Optic Systems is seeking a Manager - Risk, Assurance and Sustainability to lead the Group's ERM framework, ESG reporting and governance. The role collaborates with executives and global teams to strengthen governance, improve resilience, and provide assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board.

Key duties include coordinating risk identification, maintaining the risk register and policy framework, and overseeing internal audit planning, controls assessment, and compliance programs