Job Lead - Risk, Perth

The Company:

Be Part of Something Bigger Join one of Western Australia's most respected and iconic organisations—an essential part of our state's agricultural backbone. With a proud history of supporting rural communities and delivering sustainable, world-class operations, this member-based organisation plays a critical role in global food supply chains and the future of regional WA. From paddock to port, their influence spans supply chain management, trading, processing, and export empowering WA growers and driving innovation across the industry.

With strong values and a forward-looking culture, this organisation is deeply committed to sustainability, safety, and continuous improvement. It offers a rare combination of scale, impact, and purpose making it an employer of choice for those passionate about governance, risk, and assurance in a high-performing environment.

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Risk professional to step into a high-impact, enterprise-level role that supports and strengthens risk management across the entire Group. Reporting to the Manager – Group Risk, Quality & Assurance, you will play a pivotal part in embedding a proactive and robust risk culture, while supporting the development and advancement of the enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders across diverse operations (including supply chain, trading, marketing, and IT) to ensure risks are well understood, controls are embedded, and compliance obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate divisional risk workshops and present to the Executive Risk Committee.
• Maintain and enhance the enterprise-wide risk and compliance management system.
• Conduct business impact assessments and ensure BCPs are current and tested.
• Support compliance obligations management through legislative review and updates.
• Coordinate executive and board-level risk reporting, including risk committee papers.
• Provide input into internal audits, crisis simulations, and assurance mapping.
• Administer the organisation’s fraud analytics platform and risk technology tools.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to build risk maturity and resilience.

About You You’re a confident and collaborative risk leader who enjoys working across a broad business landscape. You're equally comfortable facilitating workshops, interpreting complex legislation, and advising senior stakeholders. You bring strong systems knowledge and understand the practical application of frameworks like ISO 31000 in a fast-moving, multifaceted business.

You will bring:

• 4–10+ years of risk management experience (enterprise, compliance, or audit focus)
• A tertiary qualification in business, risk, law, or related fields
• Experience with ISO 31000:2018 and contemporary risk frameworks
• Excellent communication and board reporting skills
• A systems-savvy mindset – confident with enterprise risk platforms (Power BI advantageous)
• High attention to detail and strong organisational influence

Why Join?

• Work for a major WA brand with community impact and global reach
• Play a key role in enterprise-wide decision-making and strategic risk advice
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible work culture
• Generous salary, bonus scheme, and long-term career development pathways
• Be part of a values-driven, down-to-earth team that makes a real difference

How to Apply

If you’re excited to be part of a collaborative and innovative team, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter to Briony Gibson via the advert or direct to Write to the company or phone on 0418 953 456.