Defence Risk Manager
(Location: Canberra preferred – Candidate must be able to work at a Defence site)

Who Are We?

We’re a veteran-owned, above-the-line consultancy providing a range of Defence-related skills including procurement & contract management, engineering, project management and cybersecurity. We’re an employee-focused company, and our team members come before the client or the bottom line. At RCD you dictate your career and your pace—we let you steer your own development and choose the projects you work on.

Benefits in Our Team

We offer permanent or casual employment options. As a permanent employee you’ll enjoy:

A guaranteed 40-hour work week—any additional hours you choose to work are returned as time-off-in-lieu or paid at your hourly rate

Focus on your core role—no staff supervision, no compulsory tender writing and no forced “team fun”

Influence over the roles and capabilities you work on

A $10,000 annual training allowance for professional development, certifications and courses

Generous bonus leave provisions (including three extra leave days each Christmas)

A completely flat organisational structure—everyone from new entrants to 40-year veterans are equal

Career and salary progression tied directly to your skills and achievements, not internal competition

(For more information, you can view our Candidate Handbook by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://view.genial.ly/63d430e9b57c6d00137008ea)

Essential Requirements

To be eligible to work with us you must:

Be an Australian Citizen

Hold a minimum NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1) security clearance

Be available to work in-person at a Defence site (Canberra preferred)

Have separated from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or Australian Public Service (APS) for at least 12 months

Have demonstrated experience in Defence project / capability risk management (above-the-line)

Please note: Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated experience managing project / capability risks in a Defence acquisition or sustainment environment.

Hands-on experience using Defence risk management systems (e.g. Predict!, CapabilityOne).

Sound understanding of Defence risk policies and processes (e.g. CASG Risk Management Manual, Navy Harmonised Risk Management Matrix).

Relevant qualifications in risk management (eg Certified Practicing Risk Manager) or project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP).

Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please note the standard of competence for these roles is high. If you do not have prior risk experience in Defence or complex project environments, you will not be considered.

Common Responsibilities (these vary by seniority)

Develop and implement Project Risk Management Plans aligned with CASG or Domain-specific policies.

Identify, analyse, and manage risks, issues, and opportunities across project phases, using Defence risk management processes.

Develop and maintain risk registers in tools such as Predict! and CapabilityOne.

Develop and track risk treatment plans and monitor their implementation progress.

Facilitate risk workshops and support stakeholder engagement in risk identification.

Provide regular risk reports and presentations to capability governance bodies (e.g. Integrated Project Team or Program Steering Group forums).

Provide risk advice to inform project decision-making and planning.

Apply qualitative and quantitative risk evaluation methods.

Support contingency allocation, usage tracking, and risk-based budget justifications.

Monitor and escalate emerging risks, trends, and changes in risk exposure.

Ensure alignment between project, program, and enterprise-level risks.

Prepare risk inputs for acquisition documentation (e.g. Business Cases, SmartBuyer reports, Cabinet Submissions).

Maintain audit-ready records and support internal or external assurance reviews.

Contribute to lessons learned processes, including post-risk treatment evaluations.

Embed a proactive risk culture across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Work with engineering, commercial, schedule and test leads to achieve risk integration.

Apply risk classification frameworks and scoring systems which are consistent with Defence policy.

Provide coaching and mentoring on risk frameworks, tools and techniques.

Operate independently in fast-paced environments.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to submit your CV. We’ll review your experience and get in touch if we believe we can support you on your career journey and connect you with the right opportunities.

📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call Luke on 0435 235 464