Enterprise Risk and Governance Analyst
- Location: Orange, NSW or remote
- 12-month contract
- Salary range $111,070 to $123,411 per annum + superannuation
- Applications close Friday, 23 January 2026, 11pm
RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is an Australian Government finance provider for farmers and farm-related small businesses. We provide low-cost loans to strengthen Australian agriculture and grow thriving regional communities. RIC farm loans support our customers to prepare, manage through and recover from drought, natural disasters or biosecurity risks causing severe financial disruption. We help accelerate plans for first-generation farmers and next-generation farmers.
Your future at the RIC:
As the Enterprise Risk & Governance Analyst you will support the RIC with accurate and meaningful advice to ensure decision making is informed by and balanced against an appropriate level of accountability and risk.
What you will do:
- Adapt to evolving operational requirements, supporting the team with key focus areas shaped by operational requirements over the next 12 months.
- Apply your understanding of the three lines of defence model to support assurance functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to embed effective controls and assurance activities in business processes.
- Support and implement enterprise risk, governance, and compliance frameworks. Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Document policies, apply legislation in program development, and help maintain accessible, up-to-date policy documentation.
- Play an active role in supporting internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and following up on audit actions. Collaborate with teams to ensure transparency and timely resolution of findings, helping to uphold our organisation’s commitment to effective risk management and compliance.
- Monitor regulatory developments and evolving climate requirements. Contribute to projects addressing climate risk, sustainability, and compliance, ensuring our frameworks and practices remain future-ready.
You’ll be proud of:
- Working for an organisation that helps to build a stronger Australia through thriving regions.
- Joining a workplace that is bold and acts with purpose, is down to earth, and embraces difference and acts as one.
- Contributing towards improved capabilities that meet the emerging needs of the business.
- Discover why the RIC is a great place to work at ric.gov.au/careers
Is this job for you?
- 12-month contract
- Located in Orange, NSW with remote work options considered
- Generous employment conditions such as paid Christmas shutdown leave, salary sacrifice options, health & fitness reimbursement and more!
- Salary range $111,070 to $123,411 per annum + superannuation
About you
You are required to hold relevant knowledge and experience to deliver the role which includes:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial lending, particularly in agribusiness
- Climate Risk experience is highly desirable
- Relevant qualifications in governance and risk management or related field would be highly regarded
- Experience in the assessment and management of loans or credit risk is desirable
- Strong understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and assurance principles
- Knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and best practices
- A detailed knowledge of operational risk, compliance and internal control concepts, legislative and administrative frameworks, Government decision making processes and relevant legislation
- A sound working knowledge internal auditing and associated processes and practices
- Demonstrated experience preparing reports and briefs for senior management
- Proficiency in using risk management and compliance software would be an advantage
- Detail-focused, analytical, and deliver accurate work
- Clear communicator
- Skilled at building effective relationships at all levels
- Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn.
How to apply:
- Apply by submitting a current resume/CV
- Attach a statement of no more than 750 words aligning your skills and experience to the job and the capabilities required to perform it
- Applications close Friday, 23 January 2026, 11pm
Keen to learn more:
- Visit https://www.ric.gov.au/careers to learn more about the RIC
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including a National Police History Check and must have the permanent right to work in Australia
- Reach out to Human Resources at recruitment@ric.gov.au
RIC has the right to interview for this position prior to the closing date.
RIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, safe, and flexible workplace that values differences, supports inclusiveness and encourages all employees regardless of gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or caring responsibilities, to achieve their potential. You must have a Permanent Right to Work in Australia to apply for this position.
Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
