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Sydney, NSW
Permanent, full-time position
Hybrid working, a mix of in office and work from home
The Opportunity
As a Senior Manager within the risk function supporting the AUSPAC Modernisation Program, you will play a critical role in enabling transformation across QBE AUSPAC. This role is responsible for overseeing both delivery and delivered risk, ensuring effective risk management throughout implementation and post‑delivery.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your New Role
Develop and embed project risk management strategies across delivery and delivered risk, ensuring mitigation plans are practical, time‑bound, and actionable.
Proactively monitor project risks and the effectiveness of mitigation plans and controls, maintaining accurate risk registers and providing regular, high‑quality reporting.
Lead comprehensive project risk assessments in partnership with risk owners and project leaders across all project phases.
Clearly articulate risk positions, assessments, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders across the program and QBE AUSPAC business units.
Oversee risk trends and emerging issues, transforming insights into concise, actionable reporting for senior management and governance forums.
Collaborate closely with project and business teams to promote strong risk awareness and provide guidance on effective risk management practices and tools.
About You
A strong transformation mindset, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, high‑change environments.
Proven experience managing transformation risk across large‑scale, business‑led change programs, covering both delivery and delivered risk.
Demonstrated experience within the insurance or broader financial services industry, with a sound understanding of operating in regulated environments.
The ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining focused, structured, and outcome‑driven.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex matters clearly and succinctly at senior levels.
A tertiary qualification in economics, accounting, business, or a related discipline (formal risk qualifications are not essential).
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com
Skills:
Adaptability, Coaching for success, Critical Thinking, Financial Products, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Internal Controls, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Operational Risks, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 07/05/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.