AEMO Services is at the heart of the energy transition, partnering with governments on critical infrastructure programs that are delivering the energy system of tomorrow, today. Purpose-built to fulfill this role, we act as trusted intermediary between governments and the private sector, creating a bridge between policy ambitions and the action that will deliver a net-zero energy system that benefits all Australians.

AEMO Services is committed to best-in-class service delivery for partner governments and continually building our relationships with stakeholders who deliver and support new infrastructure.

This is a unique organisation, which is an important part of the Australian Energy Market Operator. You'll be tasked with solving novel and complex problems, adapting to ever-evolving energy system needs and proactively considering how to enhance outcomes for consumers and taxpayers.

You'll collaborate with the brightest and best minds, growing your skills whilst belonging to a highly respectful and inclusive culture, sharing the commitment to an essential purpose.

About the Role & Team:

Reporting directly to the General Manager Governance & Risk, this leadership role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and support to the organisation to ensure risk management is seamlessly incorporated into business plans and daily activities. By embedding a proactive risk culture and continuous improvement mindset, this role strengthens AEMO Services’ resilience, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability and ensures AEMO Services is always compliant and delivering best practice.

About the Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team of risk professionals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Drive continual improvement of the organisation’s Risk Appetite Statement (RAS), metrics, and tolerances
• Work closely with business units to ensure consistent adoption of risk management frameworks & enhance risk oversight
• Provide strategic risk insights and prepare detailed reports on enterprise risk management practices for management and board, ensuring data-driven, risk-based decision-making
• Lead the embedment and maturity of the three lines model and ensure appropriate oversight of Line 1 risk responsibilities
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align risk management strategies with business objectives, and ensure risk is effectively managed and leveraged as a business enabler
• In collaboration with the compliance and assurance team, ensure regulatory compliance while delivering pragmatic, commercially focused risk solutions
• Implement robust monitoring and reporting systems for risk metrics
• Influence and drive cultural change, embedding risk awareness into daily operations and long-term strategy
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for enhancement leveraging emerging trends and technologies

Desired Skills and Experience

About You & the Role Requirements:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a similar risk role, ideally within a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge or experience in developing risk management frameworks, standards and best practices in risk and controls management
• Experience in monitoring and reporting on the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk and control environment (including emerging risks, risk exposures and risk appetite)
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally to ensure risk and compliance work with, not against, business objectives
• Demonstrated people leadership skills in coaching and mentoring a team to create an accountable, engaged and high performing culture in alignment with organizational values
• An understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting the Australian energy sector is desirable
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving expertise, with the proven ability to navigate complex risk landscapes
• Ability to influence and engage with senior stakeholders and point of escalation/primary point of contact for all risk-related inquiries

As a genuinely hybrid, flexible workplace, we can consider applications from any Australian based location. For any questions regarding our flexible working approach, please contact me directly at