Position Overview

• Ongoing | Full Time | $138k- 154k + 15.4% superannuation
• Sutherland Shire location I Flexible Work practices I Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Help shape the future of enterprise risk at ANSTO by embedding a collaborative, business partnering approach
• Work with Executive leaders, scientists, engineers and operational teams across one of Australia's most unique science and technology organisations.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Risk, you will operate as a trusted Line 2 business partner, supporting assigned divisions to identify, understand and manage enterprise risks. You will facilitate risk discussions, provide practical advice, develop Executive and Board reporting, identify emerging risks and help embed effective risk management into planning, decision making and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, asking thoughtful questions and influencing better outcomes through collaboration

About You

We're looking for someone who understands that effective risk management is built on strong relationships, curiosity and influence. The best risk professionals don't have all the answers. They ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, challenge constructively and help others make informed decisions.

You enjoy engaging with people, facilitating conversations and working alongside leaders to solve complex problems. You're collaborative, pragmatic and confident in providing independent advice, while recognising that ownership of risk remains with the business. If you're passionate about partnering with others to strengthen organisational capability and improve decision making, we'd like to hear from you

Your Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with business divisions to apply ANSTO's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Facilitate enterprise risk workshops and risk assessments.
• Provide practical risk advice and support informed decision making.
• Develop enterprise risk reporting for Executive and Board Committees.
• Analyse risk information, trends and emerging risks.
• Support monitoring of key risks, controls and treatment actions.
• Deliver risk training and capability uplift across the organisation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of enterprise risk methodologies, tools and practices.

Please view the full Position Description.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

Working with us you will enjoy

ANSTO offers training and development, performance-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous parental leave provisions:
  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
  • 14 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:59pm

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.