Strategic Risk & Resilience Leader

Vicgrid; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing support through EAP

Salary progression

Hybrid work options

Job summary

VicGrid is seeking a Senior Risk Business Partner to collaborate with leaders across the organisation, embedding enterprise risk and resilience practices and delivering strategic insights.

You will support a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives and major infrastructure programs, ensuring risk management is practical, proactive and delivers meaningful outcomes. This is a full-time role with hybrid work options, based in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to embed enterprise risk and resilience frameworks across VicGrid.
• Analyse emerging risks, trends and systemic issues to deliver actionable insights.
• Coordinate and support the internal audit program, including reporting and assurance activities.
• Develop, implement and test Business Continuity and Critical Incident Management frameworks.
• Facilitate risk workshops, training and capability-building initiatives.
• Drive a mature, collaborative approach to enterprise risk management.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Governance

Internal audit

Business continuity

Resilience frameworks

Education

Tertiary qualification in Risk Management or related field

Tools

CPRM or CIA certification

Job description

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. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience.

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

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