Manager -Integrated Risk Management - Governance, Risk and Compliance

The opportunity

As a Manager in our Risk Transformation Team, you will support leading Australian and Global organisations by assessing, designing, implementing and operationalizing innovative approaches to risk management, in support of enhanced decision making and strategy execution.

This is a hybrid position which could be based in Meanjin – Brisbane, Naarm – Melbourne, or Warrang – Sydney. The role could be adjusted to enable flexible working, across our National Risk Transformation Practice.  

Your key responsibilities

To lead engagements for public and private sector clients including:

• Assessing conformance of risk management approaches with better practice as defined in the ASX Corporate Governance Principles, AS / NZS ISO 31000:2018 - Risk management guidelines, and other, relevant better practices.
• Designing and embedding fit‑for‑purpose risk management frameworks aligned to recognised standards and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk ‘deep dives’ to support an understanding of key causes, consequences and necessary controls in place to manage risk within appetite.
• Facilitating risk assessments to support operational and strategic risk management.
• Facilitating risk appetite workshops to define and embed risk appetite to support improved decision making within boundaries.
• Translate risk insights into practical, business‑aligned recommendations that improve decision‑making and performance.
• Draft high‑quality client deliverables, including board and executive‑level reports, risk frameworks, policies and implementation roadmaps.
• Support the adoption of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools and technology-enabled risk solutions. 
• Manage and mentor junior team members, overseeing project delivery and ensuring high-quality client service.
• Engage with client leadership to report on engagement outcomes, and provide strategic guidance in support of risk management outcomes.
• Support business development through tender response compilation / proposal preparation.

Skills and attributes for success

• 5+ years’ experience in enterprise risk management and/or internal audit and compliance services.
• Strong understanding of better practice risk management approaches, and regulatory guidance.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, etc.), and audit techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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