About this role
Drive the design and delivery of a robust operational risk framework across the nib Group. Reporting to the Group Head of Risk, this role partners with senior stakeholders to embed effective risk practices into business processes, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, managed and reported to support strong decision-making, resilience and regulatory compliance.
You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of risk frameworks, translate risk priorities into actionable initiatives, and deliver measurable uplift outcomes. A key focus is ensuring compliance with prudential standards (including CPS 220 and CPS 230) while aligning risk practices across the operating model.
This role requires deep risk expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and a proven ability to integrate risk and compliance into business strategy and operations.
About you
You bring strong experience delivering risk transformation and regulatory uplift programs, such as RMIP or equivalent initiatives, with a proven track record of driving meaningful change in complex environments.
You have the ability to translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable execution plans, consistently delivering measurable and sustainable outcomes that enhance risk maturity.
Importantly, you have hands-on experience embedding frameworks into day-to-day business operations—moving beyond design to ensure risk practices are effectively adopted, integrated, and sustained.
You’ll bring:
A strong understanding of contemporary Risk and Compliance related frameworks, methodologies and standards.
Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship building, and change management skills, including experience in business change management and transformation relating to operational environments.
Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to contribute to the development of operational policies, procedures and guidelines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written, aimed at Operational Levels, Senior Leadership and Executive audiences.
The ability to influence and work collaboratively to achieve desired outcomes.
Tertiary or industry recognised qualifications in risk management, business, finance, accounting, legal or a related discipline.
We know some people only apply when they meet every requirement. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture – so if this role resonates with you and you have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you!
Who we are
nib is a leader in private health insurance, disability support and health services, reshaping the industry through bold innovation, strategic disruption and trusted partnerships. We deliver great value health insurance and support services to protect, connect and empower you to access healthcare when and where you need.
We have a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions and generally live healthier lives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.
We’re committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at nibemployment @nib.com.au.
Working at nib
Our hybrid working model offers flexibility to work from home or our purpose-built office Hubs, designed for focus, connection, and collaboration. We’re committed to coming together with purpose.
Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:
New starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace
50% discount on employee health insurance + 35% off travel insurance
Opportunity to give back with paid volunteering leave supported by the nib foundation
Access to our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
Access to employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status
5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples
4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees
The fine print
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering risk transformation and regulatory uplift programs (eg. RMIP or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience embedding risk frameworks into day-to-day business operations
- Strong understanding of risk and compliance frameworks, including prudential standards CPS 220 and CPS 230
- Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship building and change management skills
- Experience in business change management and transformation in operational environments
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to develop operational policies, procedures and guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for operational, senior leadership and executive audiences
- Ability to influence and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes
- Tertiary or industry recognised qualification in risk management, business, finance, accounting, legal or related discipline
- Willingness to complete required background checks (criminal history and bankruptcy) prior to commencement
What We Do
As a trusted health partner, we support the health needs of around 1.6 million Australians, New Zealanders and international students and workers, while also providing travel insurance for travellers around the globe. We believe that by giving our members access to better health information, tools and services, they’ll feel confident in choosing the right path to take control of their health. Our team of over 1,200 employees throughout Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United States all share in our purpose of your better health. nib operates and supports employees and members from all corners of the world. Our organisation acknowledges and respects the custodianship that Indigenous peoples have on their lands and waterways
