Senior Risk Advisor

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

Summary :

Make your mark in one of Australia’s nationally significant agencies, with responsibility for making our skies safer, more efficient and cleaner. Here is your opportunity to join our high performing team within the Risk, Noise and Environment business group.

Are you ready to bring strategic and practical insights to drive a risk aware culture enabling informed decision-making and empowering the business to manage uncertainty with confidence?

The Role & The Team

As a Senior Risk Advisor, you’ll report directly to the Risk Lead and work closely with the compliance team, senior leaders, and operational teams to embed fit-for-purpose enterprise risk management (ERM) practices across the organisation. You’ll be a champion of simplicity, insight and influence—making risk accessible, understood, and integral to how we plan, operate, and make decisions.

From refining our frameworks to facilitating risk workshops and leading capability uplift, your work will directly shape how we manage risk at all levels. And you’ll be part of a collaborative, outcome focussed Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team that’s passionate about what they do.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description :

Position Description - Senior Risk Advisor.docx

The Person

We’re looking for a passionate risk manager who takes accountability and wants to add genuine value to the business. We value your fresh thinking and integrity — and we offer genuine flexibility, ongoing development, and a supportive, high-trust culture.

You’re an experienced risk professional who thrives in a people-first environment. You combine technical credibility with strong interpersonal skills and are confident engaging everyone from frontline staff to the executive team.

You’re structured in your thinking, proactive in your approach, and skilled at translating complex risk concepts into practical guidance.

The successful candidate will have :

• A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, risk, audit, law or a related field and proven experience in enterprise risk management with deep technical knowledge of frameworks like ISO31000, COSO and the Commonwealth Risk Management Policy.
• Proven success in influencing and advising stakeholders at all levels – from operational teams to senior executives.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills – written, verbal and visual.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and reporting capabilities.
• A collaborative and curious mindset with a desire to continuously improve.

Bonus points for :

• Familiarity with GRC systems (especially ServiceNow), data visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI), or analytics-driven reporting.
• Professional memberships or certifications in risk (e.g. RMIA, IRM, GIA).

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Christine Collins, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday 13 July.