Manager Risk, Assurance & Advisory

• Ongoing Full Time
• Clerk Grade 11/12
• Package up to $202,166 pa. Package includes salary range ($154,231 pa to $178,369 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre - 3 days per week in the office

About the role:

The Manager Risk, Assurance and Advisory is responsible for developing, delivering and managing FRNSW's risk, assurance and advisory functions to facilitate the organisation meeting its commitments to Government and the community. The role also ensures ongoing program of compliance and performance improvement.

About you:

• Proven ability to manage and develop a team of subject-matter experts, with a track record of fostering continuous improvement, maintaining high-performance standards
• Ability to manage competing assurance priorities across operational and corporate environments and drive a culture of accountability, assurance and continuous improvement
• Operate with a high degree of integrity and independence, managing confidential audit, assurance and performance information providing timely, transparent advice that withstands scrutiny and supports executive decision-making

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated record of achievement in leading multi-disciplinary teams in Governance/Assurance/Risk
• Sound knowledge of NSW government governance frameworks and requirements, including delegations and public sector accounting mechanisms

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Kathryn Natoli, Director Governance, Risk and Legal on 0438 783 296.

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience as it relates to this role.

At the closing of the advertisement, your resume and cover letter will be reviewed and selected candidates will be invited to complete a video interview.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: 4 November 2026

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.