Senior Enterprise Risk Manager

Shape risk maturity in a purpose‑led organisation making real impact

At Aruma, we believe everyone deserves to live a great life – the life they want, the life they choose. As a leading for‑purpose organisation supporting people with disability across Eastern Australia, we are experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. Strong, mature enterprise risk management is critical to enabling this journey.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Risk Manager to take end‑to‑end ownership of our Enterprise Risk Management framework, uplift risk maturity, and act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.

This is a senior, highly autonomous role requiring proactive leadership, independent delivery, and confidence operating at the most senior levels of the organisation.

Location: Flexible across NSW / QLD / VIC / ACT

Employment Type: Full‑time, temporary until October 2027

The opportunity

As Aruma’s enterprise risk expert, you will:

• Own, embed and evolve the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, with a strong focus on systemisation and assurance.
• Lead enterprise‑wide risk identification, monitoring and reporting, including the Enterprise Risk Register, risk assurance map, and key risk indicators.
• Deliver high‑quality Board and Audit & Risk Committee reporting, presenting insights clearly and confidently.
• Partner closely with the Strategy Manager and senior leaders to align enterprise risks and strategic priorities.
• Proactively engage, challenge and influence stakeholders, including driving quarterly reporting and accountability.
• Provide clear, practical advice on complex and emerging risk matters.
• Coordinate crisis management, business continuity and fraud risk activities.
• Build organisational risk capability through influence, coaching and targeted training.

What you’ll bring

You’re a credible senior risk professional who thrives in complexity and works confidently with autonomy. You bring:

• 10+ years’ enterprise risk management experience (mandatory), ideally in large, complex organisations.
• A tertiary qualification in Risk, Business, Law, Commerce or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with ELT/Senior Leaders and presenting independently at Board level.
• Strong capability in framework design, process uplift and systemisation, ideally from a commercial or corporate environment.
• Exposure to crisis management, business continuity and/or fraud management.
• The ability to clearly articulate and challenge complex risk issues with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, self‑starting approach with strong ownership and follow‑through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board‑level reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management paired with a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver consistently.

Desirable (not essential):

• Experience in not‑for‑profit or regulated environments.
• Project management or continuous improvement credentials.

Why Aruma?

• Work with a values‑led, human rights organisation making genuine social impact.
• Hold a visible, strategic role with influence at the highest levels.
• Play a key role in strengthening governance and enabling sustainable growth.
• Join a culture defined by being Bold, Respectful, Accountable, valuing Teamwork, and delivering Excellence (BRAVE).

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach 

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

Closing Date: 06/06/2026