Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. Collaborative team that encourages contribution Permanent full-time opportunity Parramatta location - Hybrid working supported Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super What's in it for me? Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements , diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
The role Our Governance team has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Risk and Resilience to play a crucial role supporting the Director Risk to operationalise the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure's Risk Management Framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the work of our Department as at it delivers exciting and innovative reforms across NSW.
The Manager Risk and Resilience is a Line 2 role, responsible for delivering initiatives to build risk management and resilience awareness and capability within the Department. The approach required is highly collaborative, working across other Governance teams as well as key operational functions. The role will be part of a high-performing team and act as a risk advocate, establishing, influencing and managing stakeholder relationships whilst providing specialist advice and information to various DPHI businesses. A focus on climate-risk management and leveraging the potential of our EGRC system are a crucial component of this role.
Encompassing the delivery of risk awareness and support programs including facilitation of workshops and risk reviews to build capability and successfully implement the risk management framework, this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Risk Leader to join the team.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Risk and Resilience What you will bring to the role
Extensive experience with the management of enterprise and operational risk in a large organisation Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to engage with stakeholders to enable best practice risk outcomes is essential Demonstrated understanding of the design, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of risk management frameworks, strategies, processes and systems Ability to maintain knowledge and understand of risk industry standard across the sector with a solid understanding of public sector policy and standards relating to risk management practices. What is an essential requirement: Tertiary qualifications in risk management or equivalent relevant experience About us The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.
We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.
Join us If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday 7th October, 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Phil Meredith; Director Risk Management via email
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.
