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Manager, Risk

Manager, Risk

  • 563672
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Oct 4 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
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Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Administration)
Salary package: $ 141,637 - $ 148,403 per annum plus 17% Superannuation 
Terms: 2 x Full-Time, Continuing

  • Shape and embed enterprise risk management across a complex, world-leading university.
  • Lead high-impact risk initiatives that support informed decision-making across ANU.
  • Build organisational capability and help foster a positive risk culture.

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80

Position overview

The University Risk Office is seeking experienced risk professionals to join the team as Manager, Risk and help embed effective risk management across ANU.

The Manager, Risk will lead enterprise risk initiatives and provide high-quality advice, analysis and reporting on strategic, operational and emerging risks. Working across the University, the role will partner with senior leaders, risk and control owners, and governance committees to strengthen risk ownership, support informed decision-making and build organisational risk capability.

These positions offer an opportunity to shape and implement ANU’s enterprise risk management arrangements and deliver practical outcomes in a complex and dynamic environment.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

For further information please contact, Bhavani Balakishnan, Deputy Chief Risk Officer dcro@anu.edu.au.  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

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