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About the role
Portfolio, Risk and Compliance Specialist – AGL's Construction Management Office – Governance, Risk & Assurance team, supporting the delivery of major construction and energy infrastructure projects across AGL's Energy Assets portfolio.
Location
Melbourne or Sydney (with flexibility to consider Adelaide, Brisbane or Newcastle). The role operates with a hybrid working model and occasional travel to project and operational sites as required.
What you will be doing
* Providing high‐judgement risk and compliance support to active construction projects, including facilitation of complex risk workshops, reviews and Tier 4 risk deep dives.
* Challenging the quality of risk identification, control effectiveness and mitigation actions on high‐risk or complex projects.
* Identifying, analysing and synthesising cross‐project risk themes, trends and systemic issues to inform Tier 3 departmental and Tier 2 Energy Assets portfolio risk insights.
* Supporting the development, maintenance and ongoing review of Tier 3 risk registers, ensuring alignment with project‐level risks and escalation thresholds.
* Enabling effective escalation of material risks from Tier 4 through to Tier 3 and Tier 2, in line with agreed governance and assurance frameworks.
* Providing high‐quality risk and compliance insights, evidence and analysis to support lifecycle gates, portfolio governance forums and senior decision‐making.
* Monitoring regulatory and compliance risks across the construction portfolio, identifying emerging obligations, control gaps and escalation requirements.
* Partnering closely with Project Directors, Construction leaders, Compliance, Legal and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment with regulatory obligations and assurance expectations.
* Contributing lessons learned, insights and feedback to support continuous improvement of risk frameworks, tools, templates and reporting.
What you will bring
* Tertiary qualification in risk management, engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
* Professional risk qualifications (e.g. AIRM, PMIRMP, ISO 31000 training) are highly regarded.
* Significant experience supporting risk management on major construction, infrastructure or energy projects.
* Demonstrated experience facilitating complex risk workshops, deep dives or scenario analysis.
* A deep understanding of enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance frameworks and assurance practices.
* Proven ability to analyse and synthesise risk information across multiple projects into clear, actionable portfolio insights.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability, with the confidence to challenge constructively and ask the why.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, practical guidance.
* A resilient, curious and proactive mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‐moving environments.
Benefits
* Flexible working options.
* Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
* Participation in the Energise reward & recognition program.
* Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
* Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
* Opportunity to play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
* Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
* Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
Application Closing Date
Applications will close on 30 April 2026.
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit www.agl.com.au/careers.
AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Our pre‐employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group
Project Management – Group
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