Reporting to the Head of Risk, you will operate as a trusted Line 2 business partner, supporting assigned divisions to identify, understand and manage enterprise risks. You will facilitate risk discussions, provide practical advice, develop Executive and Board reporting, identify emerging risks and help embed effective risk management into planning, decision making and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, asking thoughtful questions and influencing better outcomes through collaboration
We're looking for someone who understands that effective risk management is built on strong relationships, curiosity and influence. The best risk professionals don't have all the answers. They ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, challenge constructively and help others make informed decisions.
You enjoy engaging with people, facilitating conversations and working alongside leaders to solve complex problems. You're collaborative, pragmatic and confident in providing independent advice, while recognising that ownership of risk remains with the business. If you're passionate about partnering with others to strengthen organisational capability and improve decision making, we'd like to hear from you
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ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
ANSTO offers training and development, performance-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!
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To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.
Application closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:59pm
All applicants must be Australian citizens.
In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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