Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape risk strategy, empower enterprise-wide enablement, and drive meaningful impact for millions of Australians through a future-focused superannuation leader

Why join us?

• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the General Manager Risk – Enablement plays a key leadership role within Australian Retirement Trust’s Risk and Compliance team. You’ll lead the enhancement of risk frameworks across technology, transformation, and operations—including enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data, and core superannuation processes. This role partners closely with senior executives across Enablement to embed strong risk practices and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and ART’s risk appetite. With strategic oversight and expert guidance, you’ll help shape a resilient, future-ready organisation that delivers for millions of Australians.

Day to day, you'll:

• Provide visionary leadership in risk enablement, aligning strategy with ART’s enterprise goals and future direction.
• Shape and execute a forward-thinking risk management strategy across technology, transformation, and operations.
• Influence and collaborate with senior executives to embed risk into strategic decision-making and business planning.
• Lead second line oversight of risk across critical domains including IT, cybersecurity, data, digital platforms, and operational resilience.
• Deliver high-level risk advice on transformative initiatives such as cloud adoption, digital innovation, and operating model evolution.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide risk frameworks and tools aligned with APRA standards 
• Monitor emerging risks and performance indicators to inform executive reporting and strategic response.
• Champion a strong, enterprise-wide risk culture that supports confident, informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in risk capability, systems, and team performance.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team aligned to ART’s purpose, values, and strategic priorities.

This role is a permanent opportunity. 

📍 Location: Brisbane or Sydney.

About you

You’re a strategic and influential leader with deep expertise in risk management across technology and operations. You bring a forward-thinking mindset, strong commercial insight, and a collaborative leadership style that inspires confidence and drives results. With a passion for shaping resilient organisations, you thrive in complex environments and are committed to continuous growth—for yourself, your team, and the enterprise.

• Extensive experience in risk management within financial services, ideally superannuation.
• Proven leadership in managing technology and operational risk at an enterprise level.
• Strong knowledge of APRA Prudential Standards (CPS 230, CPS 234), ISO standards, and relevant frameworks.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud technologies, digital platforms, and operational resilience.
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance risk and opportunity to support sustainable member outcomes.
• Skilled in overseeing third-party risk, outsourcing, and service provider arrangements.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate emerging risks and shape long-term risk strategy.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams aligned to organisational purpose and strategy.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Risk, IT, or related fields; professional certifications (e.g., CRISC, CPA) are highly regarded.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and innovation.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 14th August 2025

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.