"Risk & Governance Manager"

Risk & Governance Manager

• 560756
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing
• Closing at: Feb 26 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: Senior Manager 1

Salary package: $138,182- $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Continuing

• Shape security governance that enables the Australian National University's mission
• Champion a safe, resilient and inclusive campus community
• Collaborate, lead and influence in a values driven environment

Position overview

The Security Manager, Governance & Risk is a key leadership position within the Operations Portfolio, responsible for driving the University’s security governance, risk management and assurance activities in alignment with the Australian National University’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Associate Director, Security, this role oversees the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the University’s physical security risk management framework, policies, standards and compliance reporting.

The role also carries responsibility for university wide security governance reporting, including presentation of monthly governance and risk updates to the Security Governance Committee (SGC). This position plays a critical role in uplifting security culture, enhancing operational readiness, and safeguarding staff, students, assets, and campus environments across multiple ANU locations.

The Person

You will be an experienced security professional with demonstrated governance or risk capabilities. Key requirements of the applicant will be:

• Extensive experience in contract management of security service providers. Demonstrated capability in identifying, analysing and evaluating security risks and delivering high‑quality strategic advice.
• Proven experience reviewing and actioning threat assessments, leading investigations and delivering evidence‑based recommendations.
• Strong skills in developing, implementing and improving security policies, standards and procedures
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to form strong partnerships across ANU, AFP, ACT Emergency Services and external partners.
• Experience delivering governance and risk reporting, supporting operational teams, and designing/delivering security training programs.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry training credentials (highly regarded).

You demonstrate Unity, Integrity, Tenacity, Excellence and Customer Service, and work collaboratively, respectfully and proactively across a diverse campus environment.

The Department

Located within the Operations Portfolio, this role contributes directly to ANU’s capability to identify, manage and mitigate security risks, supporting high standards of security governance, compliance, and risk oversight across the campus community.

The Division

The Campus Environment Division enables world‑class, safe, sustainable and inclusive campus environments through innovative operational excellence. The Division comprises:

• Operations
• Infrastructure and Planning
• Corporate
• Environmental Sustainability
• University House

Campus Environment upholds ANU’s mission and values, delivering exceptional services across facilities, security, construction, leasing, safety, compliance and environmental performance.

For further information please contact, please contact Mark Talbot, A/G Director Operations E: mark.talbot@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.