Risk Manager

Base pay range A$120, / yr - A$150, / yr Job Overview We have exciting opportunities for a Risk Manager to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. Operating under the Design Support Contractor (DSC) contract, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks. This includes developing risk management controls and contingency plans, conducting policy and compliance audits, and collaborating with various departments to ensure the organization is fully informed about potential risks and implementing processes to mitigate these risks. Responsibilities Lead the risk management operations and activities under the DSC. Manage and update the Risk Management tools for Navantia (Predict & excel). Work closely with business units to ensure consistent adoption of risk management policies and frameworks, ensuring clarity and consistency in managing risks and controls across the organisation. Perform risk assessments and audits, identifying and analysing risks affecting the Program and Enterprise. Lead risk review activities and update the tools to ensure the registers are current and accurate. Work closely with all areas of the program to ensure program risks are managed effectively in Predict. Work closely with the production teams to ensure risks relating to maintenance activities are captured in excel, suitable controls identified and regularly monitored and reported at the weekly IPT and PEB. Work closely with the Design & Engineering team to assist in developing and maintaining the risk registers associated with each design task. Ensure high level and longer term risks from the excel tools are carried forward into the Navantia and Enterprise Risk Tools (Predict). Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly reporting to internal (PSR) and external stakeholders (CSR & CSSR). Participate in the relevant maintenance, supply, engineering and commercial team review meetings to enable risks to be captured and reported. Provide support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the organisation. Work with stakeholders in all areas of the business to make process improvements. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in business or project management field. Minimum of 6 years of experience working in Risk Management in a project or program environment. Experience working in either a Defence, marine or construction environment is highly desirable. Ability to understand complex technical problems in an engineering environment. Working knowledge of ISO Risk Management standard. Risk Management standard. Experience using a risk tool such as Predict. Additional competencies Strong written and oral skills, with ability to prepare plans, policies and process documents and deliver presentations. Ability to conduct compliance audits highly regarded. Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision‑making skills. What it's like to work with Navantia Australia Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia's shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us. We recognise that it's our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation. Benefits Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer) Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home) Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers Salary sacrifice for Superannuation Novated Lease Training opportunities Spanish language classes Quarterly Employee Achievement Award Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island Kings Cross Station Weekly fruit boxes all sites Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About Us Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise. As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting‑edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats. #J-18808-Ljbffr