Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity 
• Located in the Sydney CBD
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 pa plus superannuation.
• Consideration may be given to a higher rate for specialised and highly aligned expertise

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Risk and Compliance to lead the implementation and oversight of the organisation’s Enterprise Risk Management framework.

This role is critical in ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, and compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements as the organisation prepares to make its initial investments.

What makes this role interesting

• Build a risk management framework from the ground up in an organisation preparing to begin investment activity.
• Shape the organisation’s risk culture and embed strong governance across investment processes.
• Implement a new AML/CTF program in response to recent legislative changes.
• Work directly with senior leaders and the Board Audit and Risk Committee on critical governance and compliance matters.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Laurence Street, General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer via Laurence.street@escorp.com.au .

About You

You are a strategic and detail-oriented risk and compliance professional with strong regulatory knowledge and experience in building practical risk management frameworks. You bring excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong experience in enterprise risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of AML/CTF obligations, financial crime compliance and AUSTRAC reporting.
• Experience working with boards or board committees, particularly Audit and Risk Committees.
• Excellent analytical, advisory and report writing skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant experience for the oversight of effective risk management and compliance functions.  
• Significant and relevant experience in risk management, financial services and compliance, together with a sound understanding of business systems improvement.  
• Experience managing financial crimes policies, including fraud, AML/CTF and counterparty due diligence.
• Some understanding of public sector risk management policies and frameworks for general government sector entities. 
• Experience (or capability) in establishing and leading a risk management function within a startup organisation. 
• Exposure to risk management and compliance in the financial and/or investment sectors. 
• Appropriate professional certifications and tertiary qualifications for the role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Manager Risk and Compliance

Who we are

The Energy Security Corporation is a NSW government-backed clean energy investor with a clear public mandate: to accelerate investment in large-scale storage, networks, consumer energy resources (CER) and enabling infrastructure to support a reliable and secure electricity system for New South Wales.  Our role is to unlock private capital by co-investing in clean energy projects.  With flexible financing tools, we help close investment gaps and move priority projects forward.

Through targeted, catalytic investment, we are accelerating the delivery of critical energy projects and securing the electricity system New South Wales needs, now and into the future.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close Monday 6^th April 2026 (11:59pm)

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.