Senior Risk Business Partner

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

EAP wellbeing support

Annual salary increases

Job summary

VicGrid, part of the Victorian Government, is seeking a Senior Risk Business Partner to embed enterprise risk and resilience practices across a major infrastructure program. You will partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic insights, coordinate internal audit activities, and strengthen organisational capability in managing risk and responding to disruption across a broad portfolio of initiatives.

You will drive proactive risk management and build trusted relationships with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise risk management, resilience, governance, internal audit or business continuity.
• Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Business, Commerce, Governance, Public Policy, Law, Emergency Management or a related discipline.
• Certifications such as CPRM or CIA will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen the application of enterprise risk and resilience frameworks.
• Analyse emerging risks, trends and systemic issues to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate and support the internal audit program, including reporting and assurance activities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and testing of Business Continuity and Critical Incident Management frameworks.
• Facilitate risk workshops, training and capability-building initiatives across the organisation.
• Drive a mature, collaborative and integrated approach to enterprise risk management.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence positive outcomes.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Resilience

Governance

Internal audit

Business continuity

Education

CPRM / CIA certification

Tertiary qualification in Risk Management or related field

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1952438

Shaping Victoria’s energy future.

VicGrid is leading one of the most significant infrastructure transformations in Victoria’s history.

Our role is to connect renewable energy at scale to support a more reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity grid that can meet the increasing demand for electricity as coal-fired power stations close.

If you want your work to have real-world impact and deliver lasting benefits for all Victorians, this is a place where your contribution can make a real difference.

The opportunity

Whether you're a Risk Business Partner ready to take the next step in your career, or a seasoned risk professional looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise in one of Victoria's most exciting and impactful sectors.

As the Senior Risk Business Partner, you'll partner with leaders across VicGrid to embed enterprise risk and resilience practices, provide strategic insights, and strengthen organisational capability in managing risk and responding to disruption.

You will work across a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives and major infrastructure programs, helping ensure that risk management is practical, proactive and delivers meaningful outcomes.

What you will deliver

• Partner with senior leaders to strengthen the application of enterprise risk and resilience frameworks.
• Analyse emerging risks, trends and systemic issues to deliver actionable insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate and support the internal audit program, including reporting and assurance activities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and testing of Business Continuity and Critical Incident Management frameworks.
• Facilitate risk workshops, training and capability-building initiatives across the organisation.
• Drive a mature, collaborative and integrated approach to enterprise risk management.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence positive outcomes.

What you will bring

• Experience in enterprise risk management, resilience, governance, internal audit or business continuity.
• A tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Business, Commerce, Governance, Public Policy, Law, Emergency Management or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPRM, CIA or equivalent will be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data and trends into meaningful insights.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation, infrastructure or reform programs.

What we offer you

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing support for you and your family through our EAP
• Annual salary increases and performance-based progression

Other relevant information

This is an ongoing full-time role based at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work options available.

Applications close at11:59pm on Tuesday27 October 2026. See the position description for more details.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm