Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk

Governance And Risk

Full-Time, Permanent Position

Base salary will be in the range $135,300 - $143,081 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9) 

Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity

This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of risk management at one of Australia’s leading universities. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will play a central role in strengthening UQ’s ability to anticipate, assess and respond to strategic and operational risks in an increasingly complex global landscape.

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk will also provide expert guidance and partner with stakeholders across the University to embed a strong culture of risk awareness, enhance governance frameworks, and ensure UQ’s long-term resilience and success. Your work will span the full risk lifecycle – from scanning emerging threats and opportunities, to designing robust systems and controls, to delivering high-level reporting and insights that directly inform executive decision-making and Senate risk oversight.

This position offers the scope to influence at the highest levels, while also driving meaningful capability uplift across the organisation. If you are a strategic thinker with proven expertise in enterprise risk and a passion for strengthening resilience in complex environments, this is an outstanding career opportunity to contribute to UQ’s impact.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of UQ’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, systems, and processes.
• Provide expert advice and strategic guidance to senior leaders on the identification, assessment and management of strategic and operational risks.
• Deliver tailored training, workshops and communications to strengthen organisational risk awareness and capability.
• Analyse emerging global and sector risks, preparing high-quality reports and insights for senior executive and Senate committees.

For a full copy of the position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au

About Uq

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 

• 17% Superannuation Contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 
• UQ Study for Staff 
• On campus childcare options 
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) 

• Salary Packaging Options

About You

• Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation and qualification.
• Significant relevant experience in an enterprise risk leadership position in a large and complex organisational environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and a solid understanding of best practice risk management frameworks, processes, management and systems.
• Practical experience in risk identification, active risk management and reporting, including the provision of management guidance, training and expert advice.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships, communicate, negotiate, network and consult with key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and complete tasks by managing priorities within defined timeframes.
• Highly independent worker with demonstrated personal responsibility in meeting objectives, including the ability to recognise and resolve issues impacting on the achievement of required outcomes.
• Experience in managing risks in the higher education sector is not essential but will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and an education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.   

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ailsa Taylor, Associate Director, Risk at ailsa.taylor@uq.edu.au  

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want To Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.   

Applications close Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56552).