At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk assessments and manage change initiatives to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Company: Join AP+, a dynamic team uniting people and technology for better experiences.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, career growth opportunities, and a fun team culture.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing risks in exciting projects and driving change.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in risk management with strong change initiative experience.
The predicted salary is between 120600 - 147400 $ per year.
Life @ AP+: We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You'll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life. We're driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it.
The Purpose: Based in Sydney, the Risk in Change Manager position is a 12 month max term contract role that sits within the Line 1 Business Risk Hub and works closely with Group Risk and Business Risk teams to deliver Risk in Change outcomes. The Risk in Change Specialist leads Risk in Change activities across key initiatives, ensuring strategic, operational, and technological changes are effectively assessed and managed for both delivery and post-implementation risk. The role requires strong experience in risk management, change, and project environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead Risk in Change for complex initiatives and mitigate change-related risks. As part of a small, flat organisation, this is a hands-on role involving close, day-to-day collaboration across functions to identify and mitigate risks in line with the organisation's risk appetite and strategy.
Core Accountabilities
- Lead Risk in Change assessments across all programs
- Identify, prioritise, and mitigate delivery and change risks
- Embed risk practices into project and change frameworks
Advisory & Governance
- Advise senior leaders on risk impacts of programs and transformations
- Deliver concise risk reporting and recommendations
- Monitor and adjust mitigation strategies
Continuous Improvement
- Enhance Risk in Change processes and capability
- Embed best practice across delivery teams
Regulatory Engagement
- Support RBA engagement on material changes
- Review and contribute to regulatory submissions
Experience And Capability
- Minimum 7 years' experience in risk management, with strong expertise in a line 1 Risk in Change Manager role
- Demonstrated success managing complex change initiatives and mitigating delivery risk
- Experience in technology-enabled programs; payments or financial services experience highly regarded
- Strong analytical capability, strategic judgement, and attention to detail
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including executive-level reporting
- Solid working knowledge of risk and change management frameworks, tools, and methodologies
- Relevant tertiary qualification in risk, finance, business, or a related discipline; professional certifications preferred
- Experience delivering projects with complex dependencies, third-party integration, and regulatory engagement
AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.
Risk in Change Manager employer: Australian Payments Plus
At AP+, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Data Architect, you'll not only have the opportunity to shape the future of Australia's payments ecosystem but also enjoy a flexible work environment that values personal growth, creativity, and teamwork. With a commitment to leading with heart and learning for tomorrow, AP+ offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while building lasting relationships within a supportive team.
