Risk & Assurance Analyst

Join to apply for the Risk & Assurance Analyst role at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) . Locations: Melbourne or Sydney, 2‑year fixed term contract. About AEMO AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050; our vision is to enable this. We have the once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to co‑design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector. About the Role The Risk & Assurance Analyst reports to the Risk & Assurance Lead and is dedicated to enhancing the program’s Risk & Assurance capability. The role involves working with a broad range of stakeholders across the program and organisation, providing guidance and support on program Risk & Assurance matters, driving the implementation of Risk Management frameworks and controls, and assisting with risk identification, tracking and reporting across the project life cycle. Role Responsibilities Support the program to enhance maturity in risk ownership, culture and awareness. Enable delivery of the program’s risk management framework and requirements. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of risk activities, issues and dependencies, and ensure risk dashboards are current. Support program risk reporting, identification and monitoring. Draft responses to audit or assurance requests and ensure documentation is collated and accessible. Provide advice, training and support to management and staff to enhance a positive risk and compliance culture. Drive communication and collaboration between project teams, risk leads and assurance reviewers. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather required evidence and documentation. Be an active member of the Risk & Compliance Community of Practice to share information, updates and insights for improvements to enterprise risk management. Experience and Knowledge Proven experience in risk management/regulatory compliance in consulting or medium/large organisations. Strong knowledge of delivery frameworks and qualifications in PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile and MSP an advantage. Commercial and pragmatic approach to delivering fit‑for‑purpose enterprise risk outcomes. A passion for building and sustaining positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Ability to adapt to change effectively and deal with ambiguity and uncertainty. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, experience in giving presentations, facilitating meetings, and producing effective written communications such as risk reports for senior leaders. Experience with PowerBI and creating reports. Resilience and strong ability to influence across all levels. Education / Certificates Preferably qualifications or certifications in a business‑related field or relevant experience. Risk & Assurance qualifications or certifications or relevant experience. Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a level of security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency. This requires Australian citizenship. Benefits Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options. Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more. Up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year. Wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). About Our Process AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion or First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants’ needs during the application or interview process – simply let us know by emailing #J-18808-Ljbffr