JOB DETAILS
Risk Manager, OCEO
CompanyUniSuper
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 10, 2026
About The Company
UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and is run for the benefit of its members.
For over forty years, UniSuper has been managing super for people employed in the higher education and research sector, and as of 2021 opened the fund to all Australians. UniSuper currently invests approximately $158 billion on behalf of approximately 670,000 members^.
^As at 30 June 2025.
About the Role
About Us
UniSuper is the custodian of our members’ life savings. Everything we do is focused on delivering for our members through performance, accountability and collaboration. If you love working with passionate professionals, driving industry leading performance and want to make a meaningful difference for others now and into the future, you’re in the right place.
The Office of CEO leads enterprise thinking around strategy, strategic execution (transformation), inorganic growth (merger and acquisition) and AI as well as operates the Data Office and the Company Secretarial functions.
Step into an impactful specialist role where you will influence informed decision-making and strengthen risk management across the Office of the CEO.
The Role
As the Line 1 Risk Manager for the Office of the CEO, you will drive the application of UniSuper’s risk management framework across the business unit. You will partner with stakeholders to improve risk capability, support operational excellence and deliver risk, compliance and assurance outcomes.
- Drive risk profiles, assessments and proactive risk responses for the Office of the CEO
- Influence senior leaders to address open risks, implement preventative measures and deliver timely closure
- Deliver operational risk and compliance reporting that supports informed decision-making
- Lead Line 1 control assurance reviews and audit activities, including responses to audit findings
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve risk management maturity
- Lead risk training, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the business unit
About You
You bring strong risk management or audit experience and enjoy influencing outcomes through insight, credibility and collaboration. You are comfortable working with senior stakeholders, navigating complex risk matters and delivering quality outcomes.
- Minimum five years’ experience in a risk-related role
- Strong risk management or audit experience, with relevant accreditations preferred
- Extensive experience in controls and process management
- Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Experience coordinating audit and assurance activities
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Law or a related field
What We Offer
UniSuper believes that the best way to achieve great things is when we come together and collaborate. Therefore, we ask you to be able to commit to 60% of your time in office. UniSuper is proud of our culture and benefits, which empower our people to achieve their full potential, thrive, and grow their career with us. These include:
- 17% superannuation contribution
- $1,500 development funding
- 20 weeks paid parental leave
- 3 additional paid leave days
It should go without saying, but at UniSuper, we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, interests, abilities, and skills is crucial for delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. We invite you to apply for the roles that suit your career aspirations, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.
Key Skills
Risk managementAuditComplianceControls managementProcess managementStakeholder managementOperational riskAssuranceRegulatory frameworksRisk assessmentStrategic executionData officeReportingTrainingLeadership
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsultingData & AnalyticsSecurity & Safety
Benefits
17% Superannuation contribution1,500 Development funding20 Weeks paid parental leave3 Additional paid leave days
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Risk Manager will drive the application of the risk management framework across the Office of the CEO and partner with stakeholders to improve risk capability. They are responsible for delivering operational risk and compliance reporting, leading control assurance reviews, and influencing senior leaders to address open risks.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
1154
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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