Project Risk Co-ordinator

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Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU

Company: QinetiQ

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise and advisory services to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

Boasting the largest team of highly respected and experienced Explosive Ordnance (EO) acquisition personnel, our consultants work in close partnership with our clients and are embedded within a vibrant team. You will be working on multi-million dollar projects that are at the cutting edge of innovation in Defence munitions and the creation of sovereign defence capability.

Joining our Explosive Materiel Branch offers a unique area of specialisation, which provides ongoing learning and an opportunity for accelerated growth to broaden your career:

QinetiQ has a number of new opportunities to support the growth of the company in the delivery of capability to our clients. As such, we are currently looking for experienced Project Risks & Issues Managers to join our Advisory business based in Canberra, ACT.

As part of our support to Australian Government departments, your role as a Project Risk Co-ordinator will be to support successful delivery of the program of work, comprising both services and deliverables for an ongoing business transformation program.

As a Project Risk Co-ordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinating and providing advice to project teams on predicting risks.
• Monthly reviewing, predicting risks, proposing amendments with justification.
• Managing and reporting risk using the Predict tool.
• Preparing, supporting and informing corporate tasking, financial management, budget, risk and reporting processes including senate estimates.
• Supporting resource planning including preparing for surge/scope changes, identifying and proposing solutions for improvements, recruitment, retention and clarification of roles and responsibilities.
• Implementing the necessary governance, processes, policies and procedures to support a successful program delivery.
• Developing a strategy for project risk and issues management.
• Consulting with stakeholders and SME’s to support risk and issues analysing and planning..
• Supporting the project team through the development of risk management plans and analysis as needed.
• Organising risk meetings and workshops to support analysis and planning.
• Undertaking planned and ad hoc risk and issues evaluation as required.
• Assisting in the delivery of the project’s risk management outcomes.
• Drafting and reviewing of project risk documentation, reports and briefs
• Developing and maintenance of a Risk and Issues Log.

To be successful for the role of Configuration Manager/Controller you will need:

• Risk management experience within government acquisition projects, or program of projects.
• Familiarity with government risk management processes and methodologies.
• Technical, commercial, industry and/or management experience gained within a Defence environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence and self-motivation.

Whilst not essential, experience in the following is desirable:

• Experience in the maritime and Border Protection operations and projects
• Formal qualification/certification in Risk Management

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Current security clearance is preferred.

Whilst applications and referrals must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Visu Mutte, Talent Acquisition specialist via email:  VMutte@qinetiq.com.au

As a successful applicant, you will join an experienced, innovative and supportive tight-knit team. You will work across a diverse range of projects and products in and will be exposed to different technologies and tools, allowing you to grow in your career and feel fulfilled in your work.

You’ll share our values of Performance, Collaboration and Integrity, and our purpose to protect the safety and security of our nation. Joining our talented team, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive environment with an enviable culture which inspires our people to deliver their best work.

If you enjoy diverse work, flexibility, career growth and making a meaningful contribution to your team – this is the role for you

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional Development Fund
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Gender Equality Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan we also encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.