The Role

The Risk Officer is part of a dynamic team that is integral to driving positive outcomes for naval maintenance. Reporting to the EL1 Business Manager, the Risk Officer will:

• Provide advice and leadership to perform risk identification and analysis work within the RMC-E enterprise to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations;
• Develop and maintain the RMC-E risk management system;
• Provide quality risk reporting (delivering briefs, risk assessments, reports and presentations as required);
• Support key internal and external stakeholders and be the point of contact on all matters relating to RMC-E enterprise risk
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks;
• Establish risk assurance processes (such as ongoing training and internal audits) over the RMC-E enterprise, including the Regional Maintenance Provider-East (RMP-E); and
• Use contemporary tools, methodology and initiatives to drive continuous improvement.

About our Team

RMC-E is playing a lead role implementing Plan Galileo’s ambitious reform program for surface fleet sustainment. Realising this will ensure Defence can support the significant increase in a complex fleet of vessels generated through Continuous Naval Shipbuilding. It will enhance Navy’s agility and its ability to surge from strategic locations across Australia, particularly into the Pacific. Development of sovereign sustainment capability is key, so that Defence has the workforce, supply chains and infrastructure to support the future fleet.

The team will manage the RMP-E and work together to plan, manage, execute and assure maintenance for Navy vessels and build resilient local and regional supply chains. RMC-E will contribute to delivery of continuous sustainment of the complex naval capability resulting from Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and ensure Navy responds to changing operational requirements, providing assurance, audit and compliance of contractors and reports on performance, opportunity and risk, in addition to developing industry networks.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes, skills and experience:

Demonstrated risk management experience, including application of ISO 31000 Risk Management standard;

Excellent communication skills with extensive stakeholder engagement experience;

A passion for developing and managing efficient and effective risk management practices and procedures and initiative; and

Demonstrated ability to assess risks, develop effective mitigation strategies, and troubleshoot issues.

Baseline Security clearance (or ability to obtain the same) with the intent to upgrade to Negative Vetting One.

Given the nature of role is to assist in maintaining the navy ships and that it requires close interaction with Navy ship maintenance staff and a large number of stakeholders, the candidate must be:

• Physically fit and have the ability to climb the Navy ships through gangways and stairs;
• Able to effectively liaise and converse with stakeholders through verbal and written communication in person and online; and
• Able to work onsite at the Garden Island Defence Precinct.

Note: At Defence, a team-oriented growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so even if you have most but not all of these skills in your toolbox, we would love to hear from you.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 8 May 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/03460/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=80914FAA-B23B-BD58-0948-E3C1EE954E32