Published 2026-04-07
At MSWA, safeguarding enables possibility. We’re seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead MSWA’s enterprise-wide risk management framework and help ensure our services are safe, resilient and sustainable for the people we support. This is a pivotal role that works closely with executive leaders, managers and the Board to identify, manage and mitigate organisational risks, while strengthening a positive, proactive risk culture across MSWA. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong risk, compliance and regulatory experience — and you’re motivated by purpose-driven work — this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief of Quality, Safeguarding and Risk, the Risk Manager is responsible for leading and evolving MSWA’s enterprise risk management framework in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. You’ll work collaboratively with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to ensure risks are clearly identified, assessed and mitigated, while supporting strong governance, compliance and continuous improvement. This role plays a key part in embedding risk awareness into everyday practice and ensuring MSWA continues to deliver high-quality, safe services. This is a permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE) based in our Belmont Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Management
Lead the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of MSWA’s enterprise risk management framework
Identify, assess and treat strategic, operational, financial, compliance and reputational risks
Maintain and oversee the organisational risk register, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation strategies
Develop clear risk reports and dashboards for the Board, Executive and Leaders
Regulatory Risk & Compliance
Ensure risk governance aligns with NDIS Practice Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards
Support audits, assessments and site visits from relevant Commissions
Monitor regulatory changes and implement required system and process updates
Collaboration & Risk Culture
Work closely with managers and frontline teams to embed risk awareness and safe practice
Support incident and complaints-related risk identification and management
Contribute to internal audits and policy development aligned with risk best practice
Resilience & Continuity
Support business continuity planning, crisis and emergency management
Participate in scenario testing and emergency simulations with internal and external stakeholders
Provide risk insights to inform insurance strategy and premium negotiations
Must‑haves
Qualification in Risk Management, Business Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a risk or compliance role
Demonstrated experience operationalising ISO 31000 risk management principles
Strong understanding of NDIS and Aged Care regulatory environments
Experience assessing, analysing and reporting on risk data
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and risk management systems
A little about us
We exist to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of Western Australians – whatever their needs, whatever their neuro condition. The difference each and every one of our team makes can be felt in thousands of homes across the state. Our collective efforts enable us to continue meeting the ever-growing demand for our allied health services, accommodation, and Services Centres across the state, as well as our contributions to critical neuro research throughout the world and across the country.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about risk management and want your work to truly matter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and discover what life at MSWA looks like. For a confidential conversation, email .
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