Take hold of a monster opportunity and join our Secretariat and Accountability team as a Risk Specialist - Secretariat and Accountability. If you’re a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, we’d love you to apply.
Why join us?
- You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
- Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
- Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
- In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.
About the role
The Risk Specialist - Secretariat and Accountability plays an important role in supporting the Secretariat and Accountability team by delivering high-quality line 1 risk management and support to the secretariat team that directly interacts with the Board and Executives. World class governance is our aspiration, and we are looking for high quality candidates that bring experience in risk and governance expertise.
You will be responsible for the following key areas:
Risk Management
- Lead the development and maintenance of a robust and mature risk and control environment that adapts to the evolving needs of stakeholders and the services provided.
- Support the design and uplift of risk and governance policies to ensure alignment with best practices and organisational objectives.
Secretariat & Accountability
- Provide critical support to the Secretariat and Accountability teams, which includes the Office of Accountability, in identifying and addressing the control environment, and also the training and development needs of the Boards and senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate a broad variety of targeted learning initiatives based on priorities set by our Boards and Executives, ensuring board members are well-equipped to fulfill their governance responsibilities effectively.
This role is available as a permanent opportunity.
About you
- Experience in risk management in a highly regulated environment.
- An understanding of how to identify, assess and escalate risks.
- Strong attention to detail and good time management skills with the flexibility to rearrange priorities to meet changing short-term and long-term needs.
- Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills including the ability to synthesise and summarise complex issues.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and discretion in handling matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
- Demonstrated inclusive, collaborative, and engaging approach; including the ability to consult, facilitate, negotiate, and influence a broad range of people in a corporate environment.
About us
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.
Apply online now
Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.
