Our client is a leading organisation operating within the Australian energy and utilities sector. As the business continues to grow and invest in critical infrastructure, it is seeking an experienced General Manager – Risk & Compliance to lead and mature its enterprise-wide risk, governance and compliance capability.
Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, this is a strategic leadership role partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to ensure risk management
supports informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
Location - Sydney or Melbourne
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Oversee governance, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory obligations.
- Provide trusted risk advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Board and Board Committees.
- Partner with operational and corporate leaders to identify, assess and manage strategic, operational and project risks.
- Build and lead a high-performing Risk & Compliance function while embedding a strong risk culture across the organisation.
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience leading Enterprise Risk within a complex organisation.
- Proven ability to design, implement and embed enterprise risk frameworks.
- Strong governance experience with exposure to Boards, Board Committees and Executive stakeholders.
- Commercially astute with the ability to influence, challenge and drive organisational change.
- Experience within the energy is essential.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic and commercially minded.
- Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
- Strong communicator with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across all levels.
- Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
General Manager Risk & Compliance in Sydney employer: Compliance & Risk Management Recruitment
Join a leading organisation in the transport and heavy vehicle sector located in Bunbury, WA, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in compliance and quality assurance. The company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a collaborative environment, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a vital industry.
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