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Financial Risk Manager

Sydney Temporary Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Senior Project Officer supports the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management practices. This role plays a key role in embedding effective and consistent risk management across a diverse portfolio of construction projects delivered through various delivery models. The role is based in Sydney.
  • Fixed Term Contract - Attractive Daily Rate - Senior Risk Role
  • Fixed Term Contract - Hybrid work - Focus on Delivery

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the public sector and is committed to delivering essential services to the community. As a large organisation, it provides a structured environment with a focus on governance, compliance, and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement financial risk management strategies and frameworks.
  • Monitor and assess financial risks to ensure compliance with internal policies and public sector regulations.
  • Prepare detailed risk analysis reports for senior management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks.
  • Provide expert advice on risk and compliance matters to support decision-making processes.
  • Enhance and maintain tools and processes for financial risk monitoring and reporting.
  • Ensure alignment of risk management practices with industry standards and public sector requirements.
  • Support audits and reviews by providing accurate and timely risk-related documentation.
  • Provide advice and support to project teams in identifying, analysing, and responding to strategic and operational delivery risks.
  • Maintain and coordinate updates to the Program and project risk registers, ensuring timely escalation and alignment with mitigation actions.
  • Facilitate or co-facilitate risk workshops and reviews across the Program and ensure risk-informed delivery decisions.
  • Prepare high-quality risk reports and dashboards for senior leadership, governance forums, & reporting requirements.
  • Promote risk awareness and improve capability by mentoring delivery teams in applying best practice risk management.
  • Contribute to Program-level assurance activities and ensure alignment of project-level risks with broader Program risks.
  • Monitor and track the effectiveness of key controls, identifying gaps and supporting the development of improvement plans.



The Successful Applicant

  • Maintain support for quality assurance activities that align with intangible benefits.
  • Deliver effective testing outcomes against the pressures of schedule, scope, cost and quality
  • Supporting risk management across a high volume of construction projects delivered at pace, with varying complexity and contractual models.
  • Enhancing consistency in risk management practices across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Balancing deep engagement with project delivery while maintaining independent judgement and objectivity.
  • Promoting a risk-aware culture in a dynamic and outcomes-driven environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Fixed-term contract role offering stability and structure.
  • Engage in meaningful work that contributes to the public sector and community outcomes.
  • Collaborative and professional workplace culture.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Financial Risk Manager and make an impact within the public sector, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Diya Bismohun
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6865803
Phone number
+61 404 068 195

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
AML/CTF/Financial Crimes Specialist
Industry
Public Sector
Location
Sydney
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Diya Bismohun
Consultant phone
+61 404 068 195
Job Reference
JN-102025-6865803
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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