Senior advisor- Enterprise risk

Are you a skilled Senior Advisor – Enterprise Risk looking to advance your career with a respected WA Government entity? Based in Fremantle, near Perth, this permanent full-time role offers the chance to lead enterprise-wide risk initiatives aligned with ISO 31000 standards.

In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and strengthening the organisation’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, supporting senior leadership with strategic risk advice and embedding a strong risk culture across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Lead continuous improvement of the ERM framework, policies, and risk management systems
• Partner with senior managers to identify, assess, and mitigate emerging and operational risks
• Facilitate risk workshops and support risk owners in implementing mitigation plans
• Manage and optimise risk reporting platforms, producing dashboards for the Board, Executive Leadership, and Audit & Risk Committee
• Deliver tailored risk education and awareness programs to build organisational capability
• Provide expert risk management advice to guide strategic decision-making
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of risk data and documentation
• Champion a proactive risk culture throughout the organisation

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Risk Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience leading enterprise risk frameworks in complex organisations, preferably within government or critical infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of ISO 31000 risk management principles
• Proven ability to facilitate workshops and coach risk owners
• Experience managing risk systems and preparing detailed risk reports
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to design and implement effective risk training programs

Preferred:

• Experience in government, transport, logistics, or critical infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with control assurance frameworks and CGR Foundation

Why join us?

• Permanent role within a respected WA Government entity based in Fremantle (Perth metro area)
• Competitive salary of $135k - $150k plus superannuation
• Senior advisory position with exposure to executive leadership and the Board
• Opportunity to influence and enhance enterprise risk management for critical public infrastructure
• Collaborative and forward-thinking workplace culture

Ready to apply?
If you are a motivated Senior Enterprise Risk Advisor or Risk Management Specialist seeking a rewarding government role in Perth, submit your resume and cover letter today.