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At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Full-time ongoing opportunityLocated in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements availableSalary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading About the roleAs a Senior Risk Advisory Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening and embedding risk management capability across the department, with a strong focus on project and program-based risk. Working closely with other Risk Partners in the Chief Risk Office, you will provide clear and practical risk advice to support successful delivery of complex initiatives and strengthen risk maturity across the organisation.This role contributes to the delivery of agreed risk programs of work, including enhancing internal controls, embedding risk appetite statements, and supporting executive-level risk discussions. You will also collaborate with stakeholders and risk partners to support project/program risk reviews, assurance activities, and risk workshops, while contributing to risk reporting for senior leaders and oversight committees.For further information, please click here to view the role description.About you You are a proactive and adaptable risk professional who enjoys working across teams and influencing positive change. The ideal candidate will have:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience working in risk, governance or assurance rolesConfidence working across teams and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersExperience conducting project-level risk assessments and developing project-level risk registers.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to juggle competing prioritiesExposure to risk management systems (eGRC or similar) is a plusKey knowledge and experience Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, risk management and risk governance in a large, complex organisation.Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department''s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department''s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.Essential requirements of the roleTertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Governance or a related discipline and/or equivalent workplace experience Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employmentDemonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. BenefitsFlexible working arrangements35 hour working weekCompetitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingFlex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditionsOpportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growthHow to applyAttach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department''s values and priorities.Please refer to the Applicant''s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:59pm.For role enquiries, please contact Suzette Gay at We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.