Third Party IT Risk Manager

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an IT Third Party Risk Manager to shape and manage risk across the organisation's vendor ecosystem from Sydney. You will assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, aligning policies with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration with executives will be key to effective risk decisions. The role focuses on developing risk management frameworks, maintaining risk registers, and delivering regular management reports.

Qualifications

• Able to lead technology risk management and third-party governance initiatives.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate risks in IT vendor relationships.
• Experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements in risk management.
• Attention to detail and proactive risk identification approach.
• Australian citizenship with willingness to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage third-party risk within the IT framework.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits of third-party providers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure risk mitigation.
• Maintain and update risk registers and report to senior management.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend actions to address them.
• Ensure risk processes align with industry best practices.

Skills

Technology risk management

Third-party governance

Vendor risk assessment

Risk management frameworks

Communication & stakeholder management

Industry standards knowledge

Citizenship & clearance readiness

Job description

• Shape a critical capability from the ground up
• Work with executive leaders on high-profile risk decisions

• Shape a critical capability from the ground up
• Work with executive leaders on high-profile risk decisions

About Our Client

A technology-focused organisation based in Sydney.

Job Description

• Assess and manage third-party risk within the organisation's IT framework.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits of third-party providers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and update risk registers and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate actions to address them.
• Ensure alignment of risk management processes with industry best practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful IT - Third Party Risk Manager should have:

• Strong expertise in technology risk management and third-party governance.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate risks in IT vendor relationships.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements in risk management.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying risks.
• Candidates must be Australian citizens with willingness to acquire a security clearance

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate
• Temporary contract with the potential for impactful contributions.
• Located in Sydney, offering a convenient and accessible workplace.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7108977