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Senior Risk & Resilience Specialist

Location: 

Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU

31 Oct 2024

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

 

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of leading experts.

 

As a leader in our industry, we understand the importance of effective risk management and resilience strategies. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Risk & Resilience Specialist to join our team on a 2 year fixed term basis and help drive our enterprise risk management initiatives.

 

The Role

 

In this strategic role, you will work closely with Heads of Function, Area Managers and Function Groups to ensure effective management of enterprise risk and resilience across Western Power. Your expertise will be vital in providing advice and guidance to senior executive and management teams in relation to risk exposures and appropriate management strategies, driving informed decision-making, and fostering a risk-aware culture.

 

Some of the key responsibilities include:

 

  • Provide strategic direction and commercial advice in relation to large critical projects undertaken by the business where Enterprise Risk & Resilience performs a supporting role.
  • Development of risk processes, including key reporting to Board and Finance and Risk Committee
  • Lead the implementation and ongoing review of the enterprise risk management and resilience frameworks and associated processes.
  • Contribute to successful outcomes in relation to projects where Enterprise Risk & Resilience provides a supporting role.
  • Support and assist Enterprise Risk & Resilience Manager in the development and implementation of risk management and resilience initiatives, as required.

 

About you

 

Our ideal candidate will have experience and attributes that include:

 

  • Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Legal, Engineering, Risk Management or other relevant academic degree
  • Extensive and demonstrated years’ experience in the provision of strategic advice and guidance to senior management on risk and resilience related issues.
  • Extensive experience in the provision of strategic risk advice, project management and change management.
  • Experience in developing and delivering risk management and resilience education programs.
  • Experience in establishing and facilitating enterprise risk management reporting and solutions.

 

Our people are our priority

 

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.

 

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

 

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Access to five Employee Network which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
  • Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

 

Things to consider

 

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

 

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

 

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

 

Applications close 14th November 2024

 

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