Senior Risk Manager

About us

At Transgrid, we are powering Australia’s clean energy future. As the backbone of the nation’s electricity network, we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of households and businesses.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager who will be responsible for the development and implementation of fit for purpose Risk & Analytics structures and systems required to support project controls best practice delivery.

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will manage all Major Project risk management requirements, including processes and reporting, whilst also guiding and coaching any project managers, site managers, engineers or graduates within the team.

What you’ll do

• Lead and embed risk management across major projects, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation strategies, and monitoring.
• Provide risk assessment and costing of options to assist with decision making for projects.
• Facilitate risk workshops, reviews and assurance activities, driving continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Integrate risk processes with project cost, schedule, quality, and delivery objectives to optimise safety, efficiency, and outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience in project risk management, ideally with Tier 1 contractors or major client organisations.
• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline, with risk management certification (RMP/PRMP) desirable.
• Strong expertise in risk identification, assessment (cost/time QRA), treatment and mitigation.
• Working knowledge of risk management systems/applications such as CAMMS, ARM or similar.
• Use of quantitative risk analysis tool such as Acumen Risk, Safran Risk and Palisade @risk.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.

Our Values

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

Applications close Tuesday 7th October 2025.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.