Strategic Risk & Assurance Lead — Hybrid NSW

icare; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Gym subsidies

Health checks

EAP support

Learning opportunities

Extra leave

Health insurance discounts

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Inclusion programs

Job summary

icare is seeking a Risk and Assurance Lead to influence how risk is understood and managed across NSW workers compensation schemes. You will partner with leaders to identify risks, strengthen controls and support better decision-making.

A collaborative team will rely on you to build risk capability through practical advice and coaching. The role is based in NSW with hybrid work options, including up to 3 days in office and Sydney presence one day per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within a regulated environment (insurance/workers' compensation preferred).
• Ability to identify risks, assess controls and provide practical risk guidance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience leading risk workshops and governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage business and scheme risks with leaders.
• Lead risk workshops and monitor risk registers and controls.
• Provide practical risk and control advice across transformation and priorities.
• Investigate incidents and root causes to drive sustainable improvements.
• Lead risk forums and report insights to executives and governance bodies.
• Review remediation plans from audits and support continuous improvement.
• Coach and build risk capability across the business.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory environment

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in management/business/finance

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

icare is seeking a Risk and Assurance Lead to influence how risk is understood and managed across NSW workers compensation schemes. You will partner with leaders to identify risks, strengthen controls and support better decision-making.

A collaborative team will rely on you to build risk capability through practical advice and coaching. The role is based in NSW with hybrid work options, including up to 3 days in office and Sydney presence one day per week.