Project Risk Assurance Officer
Start Your Snowy Journey
Are you ready to be part of a world-class project that’s reshaping Australia’s energy future? Snowy 2.0, the largest renewable energy initiative in the country, is an ambitious expansion of the iconic Snowy Scheme. Focused on providing on-demand power and vast storage capacity, this project is paving the way for a sustainable, low-carbon future
The Role
Based in Cooma, the Risk Assurance Officer is responsible for providing oversight and assurance on risk management practices across all phases of the construction project. This includes identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks, ensuring compliance with the client’s governance frameworks, and facilitating the implementation of effective risk mitigation strategies. The role involves working closely with internal project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure risks are proactively managed and reported,
As this position is based in Cooma, the ideal candidate will be available to relocate. Snowy Hydro offers a relocation package to support your move. Alternatively, we are open to considering weekly FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) or DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) arrangements to Cooma.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Developing and implementing the projects risk management frameworks
- Facilitating risk workshops, with project stakeholders to identify and evaluate potential risks
- Maintaining and regularly updating the project's risk register.
- Monitoring contractor compliance with risk management plans and contractual obligations
- Conducting assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk controls and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver regular risk assurance reports to the client, project board, or steering committee.
- Providing input into governance frameworks and decision-making processes, ensuring risks are considered and documented.
- Liaising with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to coordinate risk-related activities.
- Support document control processes related to risk management.
- Ensuring risk related records, registers, and reports are maintained accurately and are audit-ready.
What You'll Bring
Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks and develop practical mitigation strategies within a similar role and industry. You’ll have a proactive and detail-oriented approach, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks while maintaining clear and accurate documentation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as the role requires close collaboration with project teams, contractors, and senior leadership. The successful candidate will also demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to promoting a positive risk culture throughout the project lifecycle.
The Teaem
At Snowy 2.0, we live by the principle of "One Team Working Together." If you’re a problem-solver with a passion for driving change and making a real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and apply now. Together, we’ll deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia’s history.
Start Your Snowy Journey
Are you ready to be part of a world-class project that’s reshaping Australia’s energy future? Snowy 2.0, the largest renewable energy initiative in the country, is an ambitious expansion of the iconic Snowy Scheme. Focused on providing on-demand power and vast storage capacity, this project is paving the way for a sustainable, low-carbon future
The Role
Based in Cooma, the Risk Assurance Officer is responsible for providing oversight and assurance on risk management practices across all phases of the construction project. This includes identifying, assessing, and monitoring project risks, ensuring compliance with the client’s governance frameworks, and facilitating the implementation of effective risk mitigation strategies. The role involves working closely with internal project teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure risks are proactively managed and reported,
As this position is based in Cooma, the ideal candidate will be available to relocate. Snowy Hydro offers a relocation package to support your move. Alternatively, we are open to considering weekly FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) or DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) arrangements to Cooma.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Developing and implementing the projects risk management frameworks
- Facilitating risk workshops, with project stakeholders to identify and evaluate potential risks
- Maintaining and regularly updating the project's risk register.
- Monitoring contractor compliance with risk management plans and contractual obligations
- Conducting assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk controls and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver regular risk assurance reports to the client, project board, or steering committee.
- Providing input into governance frameworks and decision-making processes, ensuring risks are considered and documented.
- Liaising with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to coordinate risk-related activities.
- Support document control processes related to risk management.
- Ensuring risk related records, registers, and reports are maintained accurately and are audit-ready.
What You'll Bring
Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks and develop practical mitigation strategies within a similar role and industry. You’ll have a proactive and detail-oriented approach, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks while maintaining clear and accurate documentation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as the role requires close collaboration with project teams, contractors, and senior leadership. The successful candidate will also demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and a commitment to promoting a positive risk culture throughout the project lifecycle.
The Teaem
At Snowy 2.0, we live by the principle of "One Team Working Together." If you’re a problem-solver with a passion for driving change and making a real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and apply now. Together, we’ll deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Australia’s history.
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