Senior Risk Manager at Bega Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Stakeholder Engagement, Audit, Compliance, Risk Advisory, Strategic Decision-Making, Risk Culture, Policy Governance, Collaboration, Influencing, Analytical Skills, Pragmatic Style, Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! The Role This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to shape, uplift and embed a robust enterprise‑wide risk capability across the Bega Group. Working closely with the Head of Internal Audit & Risk, you will help design and enhance our Group Risk Management Framework, partnering with Executives, Senior Leaders, and Board Committees to deliver clear insights, pragmatic advice and strong governance foundations. With hybrid flexibility, site visits and exposure at the highest levels, this role blends hands‑on delivery with strategic influence in a collaborative and supportive environment. Responsibilities Drive the development, enhancement and implementation of the Group Risk Management Framework. Collaborate with Executive and Board-level stakeholders to prepare risk insights, reports and dashboards for key governance committees. Lead and coordinate Group Policies, policy governance and compliance activities. Analyse and consolidate enterprise risk profiles to support informed strategic decision-making. Partner across the business to strengthen risk culture and uplift risk capability. About you Skilled in enterprise and operational risk, with the ability to interpret complex issues into clear, practical recommendations. Experience presenting to senior stakeholders, including Executive teams and/or Boards. Strength in audit, compliance or risk advisory, ideally from FMCG, professional services or complex commercial environments. Comfortable working autonomously, travelling as needed and engaging with diverse stakeholders across sites. Collaborative, relationship‑driven and commercially minded, with a pragmatic style and strong influencing capability. Bega Group Story Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day – you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future! Life at Bega Group Hybrid working arrangements and supportive flexibility. Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture. Grow with us through opportunities for career development and progression. Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with. Access mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal. Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance. Applications A police check is required for this role due to access to financial systems. At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority. We want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia. The Bega Group is home to many trusted and wholesome food brands that are enjoyed in Australia and all around the world. Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with a turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 4,000 employees is made possible by our values and outward-looking perspective. We have 20 manufacturing sites across Australia, run the largest cold-chain network in the country and are passionate about our customers from the family-run milk bar through to the big supermarket chains. Whether it’s your favourite spreads like Vegemite and Bega Peanut Butter on toast, a dash of Dairy Farmers milk in your morning coffee, a Big M or Dare Iced Coffee on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company and this means we focus on creating great food, inspiring great people, having great aspirations and working for the greater good.

Responsibilities

The Senior Risk Manager will drive the development and implementation of the Group Risk Management Framework and collaborate with senior stakeholders to prepare risk insights and reports. This role also involves leading policy governance and compliance activities while strengthening the risk culture across the business.