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Manager, Emerging Risk (Canberra preferred/Sydney - Hybrid)

04/03/2026
18/03/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Canberra
Banking and Financial Services

Job title: Manager Emerging Risk

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Canberra preferred/Sydney

Build a career with real purpose in our Legal, Risk and Governance team

Looking for meaningful work whilst building CSC’s risk capability by partnering with leaders to proactively identify, assess and manage emerging operational and compliance risks — alongside a team that’s as committed as you are? Join the Line Risk Team within the Legal, Risk and Governance (LRG) function and help shape risk outcomes that matter to over 750,000 Australians.

You’ll be engaged in impactful work with exceptional people, as the team continues to strengthen its operational and compliance risk maturity—uplifting frameworks, embedding controls, and enhancing risk insight across the business. The LRG team is known for their trusted advisor approach, collaborative style and practical risk partnering. This role also offers leadership opportunities to manage and develop a direct report, while coaching stakeholders to build confident, future-oriented risk capability across CSC.

Job Description

About the role

As the Manager, Emerging Risk you will lead the identification, assessment, and management of emerging risks across technology, transformation, data, and cyber domains. You will provide strategic oversight, ensures alignment with regulatory expectations, and support enterprise risk initiatives. You will also get to partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to embed proactive risk management practices and drive innovation in emerging risk frameworks.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of emerging risk frameworks, focusing on technology, transformation, and cyber risk.
  • Monitor emerging risk trends and key risk indicators (KRIs) to inform proactive risk management.
  • Provide strategic advice on emerging risk issues to senior stakeholders and project teams.
  • Support enterprise risk initiatives and ensure integration of emerging risk considerations.
  • Collaborate with IT, transformation, and business units to manage technology and data-related risks.
  • Oversee assurance activities and audits related to emerging risk domains.
  • Prepare Board and Risk Committee report on emerging risk developments.
  • Champion continuous improvement and innovation in emerging risk management practices.
  • Mentor and guide team members within the emerging risk function.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices (e.g., CPS 230).

 

 

Specific duties, deliverables and reporting lines may vary from time to time depending on business needs and priorities. Key objectives and measurements will be captured in the Performance & Development planning cycle, established annually and adapted as needed.

 

Desired Skills and Experience

What we’re looking for

  • Solid experience (5+ years) in risk management, with exposure to emerging, operational, technology or cyber risk.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory standards (including CPS 230) and contemporary risk frameworks within complex or highly regulated environments.
  • Proven leadership capability — able to set direction, influence at all levels, manage projects or people, and uplift risk maturity.
  • Confident communicator who can translate complex risk insights into clear, practical advice — including preparing Board and Committee papers.
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships, drive change and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in risk, business, technology or similar (postgraduate study or professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP or ISO 27001 are advantageous).

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    Why join CSC? 

  • Permanent leadership role with flexible and hybrid work options that support how you work best.
  • The opportunity to shape and uplift CSC’s emerging operational risk capability at a time of enterprise-wide transformation.
  • Direct leadership responsibility, with the chance to coach and develop a team member while influencing risk practice more broadly.
  • Meaningful exposure to senior leaders and cross functional teams, partnering closely to provide future-focused risk insight.
  • Competitive benefits, including enhanced parental leave and a strong focus on wellbeing and inclusion.

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    What you’ll get in return

    A career where you belong

    At CSC, we’re committed to more than super — we’re committed to people. That means creating a workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion across everything we do.

    Our gender equality strategy is more than a promise — it’s a plan. We're actively increasing representation in our workforce, removing barriers to career progression, and creating pathways for all employees to grow and succeed.

    We welcome candidates of all genders, cultural backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and abilities. We offer flexible work, inclusive policies, and development opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your career.

    We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer — and proud of the progress we’re making. Join a workplace where you can thrive, grow, and belong.
     

    Learn more about CSC and our benefits on our career site  Careers

    How to apply

    To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application via the Apply link in this advertisement, including a short cover letter along with your current resume.

    To ensure all applications are considered in the review process, we request you to please apply through the advertised links only.

    Applications close: 18 Mar 2026

    For any other questions about this role, contact recruitment@csc.gov.au.

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