Head of Risk

Join to apply for the Head of Risk & Resilience role at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) . Job no: Work type: Ongoing Full TimeLocation: SydneyCategories: Leadership, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Projects, Strategy & Planning Sydney (Ultimo) location Executive level Permanent full-time role About the ABC The ABC is the nation’s most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across more than 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced risk and resilience professional to work closely with, and report directly to, the Director Internal Governance and Risk in driving a risk strategy that empowers our teams, protects the ABC’s reputation and supports our strategic objectives. You will play a pivotal role in guiding the organisation’s approach to enterprise risk, ensuring our practices are proactive, well‑governed and aligned with our strategic priorities. In this critical leadership role, you will embed risk awareness and capability across the organisation, enabling teams to confidently manage challenges and seize opportunities in line with the ABC’s strategy, values and risk appetite. Your work will help ensure the ABC remains resilient, adaptable and future‑ready in a fast‑changing media landscape, strengthening our ability to deliver safe, creative and high‑quality outcomes for our audiences. Key Accountabilities Lead the implementation, ongoing refinement and embedding of the ABC’s redesigned risk management framework. Foster a proactive risk culture by engaging leaders and teams, positioning risk as an enabler of innovation and effective decision‑making. Oversee business continuity planning and incident management to ensure issues are identified, escalated and resolved efficiently. Provide strategic risk insight to the Executive Leadership Team and Board Committees, supported by clear reporting, tools, training and data‑driven practices. Build organisational risk capability by partnering across the ABC to articulate risks and mitigations, enhance resilience, and deliver practical resources and training. About You Relevant tertiary qualifications in risk, governance, legal, finance or a related discipline. Proven experience in enterprise risk management within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments, ideally in media, technology or other fast‑paced industries. Strong knowledge of contemporary risk practices, governance requirements and regulatory frameworks, supported by a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach. Exceptional influencing and engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, foster accountability and support a people‑centred risk culture. Strategic thinker with a track record of translating risk insights into practical actions and meaningful business outcomes. Commitment to the ABC Values – aiming high, thinking differently, taking ownership, and delivering together and supporting a respectful, inclusive environment. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help ABC lead the way in risk and resilience. Additional Information Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 18 January 2026Advertised: 16 Dec :00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 18 Jan :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender‑balanced workforce. If you want to know more, contact Caroline Diek, Recruitment Specialist via email Please note during the Christmas period there may be a delay in responding to your enquiry.We are unable to accept email applications; please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr