Risk Director

Join to apply for the Risk Director role at VicGrid VicGrid is where you want to be. If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground‑breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities. We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast‑paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria’s renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us. The Opportunity The Director of Enterprise Risk & Resilience (Chief Risk Officer) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of VicGrid's risk, compliance, critical incident, business continuity, and internal audit functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, the role will champion a contemporary, forward‑looking approach to risk that proactively identifies threats and opportunities across VicGrid's strategies and initiatives. As Chief Risk Officer, the position maintains a direct assurance reporting line to the CEO, Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. What you will deliver Enable and empower the Risk & Resilience team to design and deliver strategic risk practices that support VicGrid's priorities. Lead implementation and annual review of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework. Support the Board to define and refine risk appetite and tolerance settings. Develop VicGrid's resilience strategy, including business continuity and critical incident management frameworks. Oversee assurance activities, including internal audit, and lead monitoring and reporting of risk and resilience performance. Foster culturally safe environments where people feel valued, included and able to fully participate. What you will bring Understanding of Australia's energy transition, transmission planning and renewable integration risks to inform strategic decisions. Experience working with Victorian Government agencies, applying VGRMF, governance obligations and energy‑related regulatory requirements. Proven ability to design, embed and mature enterprise‑wide risk frameworks, including governance, appetite and reporting structures. Experience delivering resilience programs, business continuity planning, scenario exercises and coordinated incident response. Strong senior‑level engagement skills, able to translate complex risk concepts into clear advice and build a proactive risk culture. Experience supporting large‑scale public sector change, including restructures, establishment activities and governance reform. What we offer you Career advancement and professional development opportunities Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual salary increases and incremental performance‑based payments over the course of your employment Other relevant information Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. How to Apply This is a fixed term position available on a three‑year fixed‑term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at 11:59pm on 5th December 2025. Seniority level Executive Employment type Contract Job function Accounting/Auditing and Administrative Industries Services for Renewable Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr