Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Portfolio Risk Manager
Lead portfolio-level risk management, overseeing identification, assessment, mitigation, reporting.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Portfolio Risk Manager will lead the creation and use of a portfolio‑level risk management framework to enable informed decisions and successful project delivery. Reporting to the Senior Project Controls Lead, the role oversees risk identification, assessment, mitigation and reporting across the portfolio, working with project teams and senior stakeholders to surface insights and strengthen governance. The position is based in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements. • Develop and apply a consistent portfolio‑level risk management framework. • Oversee risk identification, assessment, mitigation and reporting across all projects. • Facilitate risk workshops and create practical mitigation and contingency strategies. • Produce concise risk reports for senior leaders and governance forums. • Engage senior stakeholders and collaborate closely with project teams. • Apply quantitative and qualitative risk analysis techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸risk management
- ▸risk identification
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸risk reporting
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸quantitative analysis
What You Bring
The ideal candidate is an experienced risk professional who takes a structured, proactive approach in complex delivery environments. They are comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, facilitating risk discussions and turning technical analysis into clear, actionable insights. Demonstrated experience includes portfolio or program risk management in large‑scale infrastructure or regulated settings, strong knowledge of risk frameworks, and experience leading risk workshops. • Bring proven experience in portfolio or program risk management within large‑scale infrastructure or regulated environments.
Requirements
- ▸risk management
- ▸portfolio risk
- ▸program risk
- ▸infrastructure
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸risk frameworks
Benefits
Transgrid offers a range of personal, professional and social benefits, including corporate discounts, novated leasing, flexible work arrangements and 20 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees also receive ongoing training, workplace mentoring and support for tertiary education, enabling them to build a career that fits their aspirations. • Access comprehensive benefits such as corporate discounts, flexible work, novated leasing, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and continuous training and mentoring.
Work Environment
Hybrid