Senior Risk Leader – Corrections & Detention Operations

Management and Training Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Management and Training Corporation – Villawood NSW is seeking a Risk Manager to lead and oversee the centre's risk management framework, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and industry standards.

You will provide strategic oversight of the operational risk profile, lead risk assessment and mitigation activities, and support transparent, evidence-based decision-making across the business. Senior leadership and cross-agency collaboration are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Certification in Risk Management aligned to ISO 31000 (highly regarded).
• Senior management experience within security, risk, detention, immigration, corrections, regional processing or resettlement services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, compliance frameworks and operational governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and brief senior leaders.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high performing teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and background checks.
• Ability to be on call outside of business hours and travel interstate when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the facility's risk management framework and compliance obligations.
• Develop, implement and review facility, detainee and operational risk assessments.
• Coordinate oversight of the centre's operational risk profile and mitigation strategies.
• Deliver evidence-based risk assessments, reporting and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, departmental planning and capability development.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and performance management to direct reports.
• Support emergency management, incident response and command-and-control activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with operational leaders, Department of Home Affairs, Australian Border Force and service providers.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

ISO 31000 Certification

Job description

Management and Training Corporation – Villawood NSW is seeking a Risk Manager to lead and oversee the centre's risk management framework, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, policies and industry standards.

You will provide strategic oversight of the operational risk profile, lead risk assessment and mitigation activities, and support transparent, evidence-based decision-making across the business. Senior leadership and cross-agency collaboration are essential in this role.