Project Risk Manager

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Project Risk Manager to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Program, a landmark $7.1 billion program delivered by GIICA with AECOM as a Delivery Partner. The role covers 17 new and upgraded venues and ensures risks are proactively identified, managed and integrated into project planning and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Work with project teams to identify, assess, manage, monitor and report project risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain project risk registers, including risks, causes, consequences, ratings, controls, treatments, owners and target dates
• Plan and run risk workshops, regular risk reviews and deep dives with project teams and subject matter experts
• Integrate risk management with project scope, schedule, cost, procurement, commercial and delivery activities
• Support teams in developing and monitoring risk treatments, and escalate material and emerging risks to program, portfolio and enterprise levels
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely risk reports and analyse key exposures, trends and emerging issues
• Help teams apply GIICA's Risk Management Framework, risk appetite and related processes, and build relationships with project directors, managers, delivery teams, government stakeholders and delivery partners

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in risk management, project management, engineering, construction, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in project risk management across major infrastructure, capital works or complex project delivery environments
• Experience in government, statutory authorities or other highly regulated environments
• Proven ability to use risk registers, conduct risk assessments, plan treatments and facilitate risk workshops

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills to spot emerging risks, trends and changes in project exposure
• Sound understanding of project controls and the link between risk, cost, schedule, scope and commercial delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job sharing and hybrid work
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year, volunteer and representation leave
• Flexibility to swap public holidays