Manager Risk - EnergyCo

Job Description

$145,378 to $168,130 plus super and leave loading Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system! Deliver risk management arrangements to build EnergyCo’s resilience and enable effective risk-taking to support the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects. • Sydney or NSW location by negotiation • Hybrid working from home and office supported • Salary from $145,378 to $168,130 plus super and leave loading EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations near closure. About the Opportunity Our EnergyCo NSW Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, led by Director GRC (CRO), is currently seeking to appoint a Manager Risk to lead the planning, design, implementation and management of the risk management arrangements at EnergyCo. The role oversees EnergyCo’s Risk Management Framework including project risk management arrangements, maintains divisional (operational) and strategic risk registers, and is responsible for risk reporting to the Board and Audit and Risk Committees. It drives an integrated approach to risk management, ensuring that risk management principles are embedded across the organisation. The Manager Risk will work collaboratively with the EnergyCo Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure effective and standardised project risk management practices. The Manager Risk, supported by a Risk Analyst, is also responsible for EnergyCo's business continuity and insurance arrangements. This role offers a unique and exciting challenge, ideal for someone with demonstrated expertise in risk management, advanced problem-solving skills, and a passion for building systems in a dynamic environment. If you thrive on creating solutions, leading teams, and tackling complex puzzles, this opportunity offers variety, impact, and the chance to shape the future of governance and compliance. About You To be successful in the role, you will have demonstrated experience in strategic, enterprise and project risk management, including both in developing and maintaining risk management frameworks and in managing associated risks. You will have substantial experience in advising management and preparing and interpreting complex reports to promote effective risk management. You will have a good understanding of the breadth of organisational business and project activities, environment and policies of an evolving and dynamic environment where risks are constantly changing. You will have experience in strategically balancing between achieving an organisation’s objectives and risk taking and understand the challenges it presents and be able to support informed decisions that align with the organisation’s risk appetite. As a confident communicator you will have the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations when communicating risk and gaining buy-in for risk management to build consensus and manage transparency. Professional qualifications in risk management or related discipline and experience working in a complex environment. For more information read the full Role Description: Risk Manager EnergyCo plays a pivotal role in the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which aims to transform the state’s electricity system into one that is cheap, clean, and reliable. As Infrastructure Planner under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of the State’s first five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the first two priority transmission infrastructure projects (PTIPs), which are located in the Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra regions. We work closely with communities, investors, and industry to investigate, plan, recommend and coordinate generation, storage and network infrastructure projects. We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment. To Apply 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 Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11:55pm 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. Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Eloise Fleck, Talent Acquisition Project Lead on (please mention reference number 540876). #J-18808-Ljbffr