• An ongoing opportunity within our collaborative Legal, Risk and Assurance branch
• Be supported in your career progression with development opportunities
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance with options to work flexibly

About the role:  

As the Manager – Risk and Business Continuity Planning, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Parks Victoria's risk and business continuity frameworks, ensuring compliance with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework and organisational governance requirements.

Your role provides strategic and operational leadership to build capability in enterprise risk management, strengthen business continuity resilience and promote a positive risk culture across the organisation.

As a key advisor to the Executive and Board, you will ensure that risk information is accurate, timely and used to inform decision-making, planning and resource allocation.

The role is critical to the success of Parks Victoria, as the organisation undergoes significant transformation, getting ‘back to basics' to improve its performance in ensuring Victoria's diverse network of parks and reserves remain accessible for all visitors to enjoy, while protecting natural and cultural values.

We're looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in risk management and/or business continuity within a complex or government environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide frameworks, policies and systems.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, standards and tools. A demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure and asset management project delivery.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with ability to interpret complex data and trends
• Ability to influence at senior levels and drive change.

Your application will need to include:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter

Join our innovative organisation and enjoy what you do, apply today!

Application Closing date: Sunday, 25 January 2026

About us:

Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria's landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria's wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria's coastline. Victoria's parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species.

The Corporate Services Division leads the delivery of key enabling functions to support the place-based management and operations in parks, reserves, including designated local ports and waterways within Parks Victoria's diverse estate.  

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Alexandra Deprez on Alexandra.Deprez@parks.vic.gov.au or apply online!

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.