Risk & Assurance Advisor

Location(s): 

Adelaide, SA, AU Brisbane, QLD, AU

Contract Type:  Permanent
Work Pattern:  Full Time
Market:  Defence and security
Discipline:  Other
Job Ref:  14997
Recruiter Contact:  Jigyasa Sharma

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things 

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it. 

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. 

Your Opportunity  

 

Due to strong growth and an exciting pipeline of projects, Mott MacDonald's Risk and Assurance team has an exciting opening for a Risk and Assurance Advisor in the Brisbane or Adelaide office. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia. In this role you will have the opportunity to: 

 

  • Understanding and applying relevant risk analysis tools & techniques (Safran, Primavera Risk Analysis and @Risk), including: 

  • Risk identification techniques (e.g., bow-tie analysis) 

  • Preparation of rationale for cost and schedule consequence ranges 

  • Working with Schedulers, Cost Engineers, Project Managers and Estimators to accurately quantify cost and schedule ranges. 

  • Preparing quantitative modelling methodologies to optimise model inputs 

  • Running quantitative models and providing interpretive reports to enable informed and evidence-based decision-making 

  • Workshop facilitation support 

  • Delivering quality reports and outputs    

 

About You 

 

Desirable Experience 

  • Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications and working towards chartership 

  • Experience in Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) using specialist risk software (e.g., Safran, Primavera Risk Analysis and @Risk) 

  • Experience in a project environment providing technical and project risk management knowledge and judgement to enable project decision making. Ability to lead small sized engagements. Ideally with exposure to defence industry projects. 

 

Key Skills  

  • The ability to produce clear and logical written communication and presentations in English. 

  • Effective Team player  

  • Excellent interpersonal skills 

  • Demonstrating a passion for continual learning and promote the use of the global network systems to teams. Continually reviewing own capabilities and supporting colleagues in their continual professional development. 

 

Our company, values, and benefits  

 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

 

We offer a range of diverse benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:  

 

  • Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly  

  • Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees 

  • Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more  

  • Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

 
You've got this!  

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees . Please apply if you are interested ! 

 

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