Job Description

About Us

For over 150 years, we have made the toughest, no-nonsense footwear for work and play. We now distribute across six continents and more than 70 countries.

We are proudly family owned and operate our Head Office from our home in Hobart, Tasmania. Our products are developed in Hobart, using resources from around the world to create footwear that continues to push boundaries, from our iconic elastic-sided boots to gumboots, safety footwear and boots for every job in between.

Our people are dedicated and highly skilled, and their commitment to quality, innovation and our products has underpinned our success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager, Legal and Compliance, the Risk and Assurance Partner will provide practical risk management and assurance support across Blundstone, with a particular focus on strategic and key operational risks.

Working across the organisation, the role will maintain and improve risk management processes, support major incident reviews and investigations, coordinate risk governance activities, contribute to internal auditing and support the ongoing development of our quality and environmental management systems.

Sitting between hands-on delivery and strategic advice, this is an opportunity to work with stakeholders at all levels of the business and help strengthen Blundstone’s risk awareness, governance practices and assurance capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Blundstone’s risk registers, supporting the effective assessment, treatment and monitoring of risk.
• Prepare clear risk reports and briefing papers for management, committees and other governance forums.
• Monitor changes to Blundstone’s risk profile and support business areas to identify, assess and manage emerging risks.
• Support major incident reviews and investigations, including stakeholder coordination, root-cause analysis, documentation and corrective-action tracking.
• Provide practical risk advice and build effective relationships with operational teams, management and senior leaders.
• Prepare risk communications, presentations and training materials for different audiences.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of quality, environmental and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate and contribute to internal audit activities, including evidence preparation, audit documentation and follow-up of findings and corrective actions.
• Review relevant policies, procedures and frameworks, identifying gaps and preparing proposed updates.

About You

You are a practical and collaborative risk and assurance professional who can balance hands-on delivery with considered advice. You are comfortable working independently, engaging with stakeholders across different areas of a business and translating risk and assurance requirements into clear, workable processes.

You will bring:

• Qualifications in risk management, auditing or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience in risk-based auditing and risk management at strategic and operational levels.
• An understanding of ISO management systems and internal audit processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain risk requirements clearly and practically.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Familiarity with governance practices, compliance frameworks and the design and evaluation of internal controls.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to strengthening risk maturity and systems assurance.
• Experience in manufacturing, retail or consumer goods, would be highly regarded, as would practical experience in working with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

What We Offer

Join our market-leading, family-owned business in a varied and rewarding position, with:

• A competitive salary package with access to our annual performance bonus program.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Free, on-site car parking
• Discounted Blundstone products for you and your mates, through our Mates Rates program
• Access to our Health and Wellbeing Program, including an onsite gym and monthly massages
• The opportunity to work across the business and contribute to the ongoing maturity of Blundstone’s risk, governance and assurance practices.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring practical risk and assurance expertise to a business that values quality, innovation and authenticity, we would love to hear from you.

Select Apply now and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 9:00am Monday 19 October.

For questions, please contact recruit@blundstone.com.au.