Job Description

OUR PURPOSE IS ‘TO PROTECT’

WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Head of Risk

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Sydney
• Establish, embed and oversee a strong organisational Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework in this newly created Head of function, impactful role.

About the role

Coal Services seeking an experienced Head of Risk Management to establish, embed and oversee a strong organisational Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework in this newly created Head of function, impactful role.

This is a unique, newly created opportunity to bring your Risk Management expertise and regulated environment experience to this function where you will support informed decision-making, strengthen governance, and safeguard the organisation’s reputation, sustainability, and performance.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership team, Board of Directors and Finance, Legal and Audit functions, you will oversee and operationalise the governance and compliance, critical control management, Incident management, crisis management, along with other Risk management requirements that support strategic, operational and financial risks.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organisation’s enterprise risk management policy and framework
• Align risk management practices with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements
• Oversee organisation wide risk identification, assessment, and prioritisation processes.
• Establish and maintain risk reporting frameworks and dashboards for executives and the Board
• Monitor compliance with risk appetite and escalate breaches appropriately
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors as required
• Oversee incident management frameworks, including risk events and near misses.
• Work closely with senior leaders to embed risk management into business operations.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and Business Units.
• Provide strategic advice on risk implications of major initiatives, investments, and transformations.

About you:

Your education, experience and skills will include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or Health & Safety
• Professional Certification in Risk Management or Governance
• Certified Risk Manager ISO31000
• Strategic thinker with ability to link risk management to business strategy
• Leadership experience and capability to build high performing teams that can influence at executive levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management both internally and externally
• Integrity and ethics that promote a strong ethical compliance culture.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• 7.25-hour days, Monday to Friday
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 18 days sick/carer's leave and 3 days family/emergency leave
• Additional company holidays at Easter and Christmas
• Access to retailer discounts through a Smart Spending App
• Education Study Policy

About us

Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme that provides an integrated suite of services to help identify, assess, monitor, and control many risks inherent in the NSW coal mining industry. Our preventative and responsive services in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers compensation, emergency response and training help to deliver on our purpose, 'to protect'. Our purpose, vision and values are aligned to focus on the safety and health of our industry and its workers.

To learn more about Coal Services, visit us at https://www.coalservices.com.au/

Important information re: your application

• Permanent roles are open only to Australian and New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens. Visa holders with unlimited right to work in Australia will be considered for Fixed Term Contracts
• Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and references) prior to commencement of employment
• We take our responsibility to protect the industry that we work in very seriously. Our People, Customers and Community safety and well-being are priorities for us

Please submit your cover letter and resume by 12 October 2026.

Applications may be shortlisted and progressed prior to the closing date.