We're partnering with a purpose-driven organisation in the health insurance sector to appoint a Head of Risk—a critical second-line leadership role reporting into the Chief Risk & Governance Officer.

This role will lead the Enterprise Risk Management function, playing a key role in shaping the organisation’s risk strategy, frameworks, and culture. It's an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute leader with deep APRA and risk governance experience to drive change and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the 2nd line Risk function and oversee the enterprise risk framework
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, the CEO and Board
• Enhance risk culture and alignment with the “Three Lines of Defence” model
• Maintain the enterprise risk register, internal assurance program, and corporate insurance portfolio
• Collaborate across the Risk & Governance Centre of Excellence
• Influence positive risk outcomes and regulatory engagement
• Manager over the team of 2-3

About You:

• 8+ years of risk management experience in financial services (APRA-regulated)
• Proven ability to lead a 2nd line function and uplift enterprise risk frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of CPS 220 and ideally CPS 230
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience engaging with Boards and Executive Committees

If you’re a senior risk leader looking to step into a key leadership role where you’ll have visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape risk culture—get in touch for a confidential discussion.

(Recruitment Director - Andrew Douglas - 0447 989 352 - [email protected])