Risk Advisor

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.

Role highlights

• Provide expert risk advice and support
• Embed effective risk management and governance practices
• Collaborate with teams to strengthen operational resilience

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

The IMT Risk Adviser supports CSIRO’s Information Management and Technology (IMT) function in systematically identifying, assessing, and responding to risk. You will help enable effective planning and achievement of business objectives by enhancing IMT’s understanding of its risk exposure, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Within this role you will provide advice, analysis, and support across all IMT teams to embed a culture of risk management and awareness. This role has broad scope across multiple risk classes and disciplines. Reporting to the Executive Manager, Strategy Performance and Risk, you will work collaboratively across IMT to maintain a whole-of-business view of risk and drive continual improvement to promote better outcomes for the organisation and its clients.

Your high-level duties will include

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only, with the ability to obtain or currently hold a Baseline Australian Government security clearance. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security, medical, or character requirements.

Role particulars

Location and office arrangements : Flexible to be based in any Australian Capital city with a CSIRO site. Hybrid working available.

Salary : AU$118,102 – AU$127,808 per annum (pro‑rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation.

Tenure & work schedule : Indefinite, full‑time (options for part‑time, job‑share and flexible arrangements can be discussed).

Reference : 101668

As the successful candidate, you will bring

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please email Online.careers@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted. CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How To Apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role. Internal applicants : Please apply via Jobs Central.

Applications close

Sunday, 22 February 2026 11pm AEDT

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