Project Risk and Assurance Partner

At HomeStart, we believe affordable home ownership is essential to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our communities. As a proudly South Australian organisation, we provide innovative housing finance solutions that help more South Australians achieve their home ownership aspirations. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Project Risk and Assurance Partner to join our Risk Assurance team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects and change initiatives across the organisation. This position reports to the Risk Assurance Leader and works closely with project teams and stakeholders to strengthen project governance, risk management and assurance practices.

As the Project Risk and Assurance Partner, you will provide independent oversight, guidance and assurance across a range of projects and change initiatives. You will help identify and assess project risks, review governance and control frameworks, and deliver meaningful reporting to senior leaders and governance committees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting project risk assessments and facilitating risk workshops.

• Reviewing and challenging project risk registers, treatment plans, issue logs and key assumptions.

• Planning and executing project controls assurance activities.

• Assessing governance arrangements, decision-making processes, controls and risk management practices.

• Monitoring project risks, assurance findings and management actions.

• Reporting risk and assurance outcomes to Executive Leadership, governance forums and Board Committees.

• Supporting significant project milestones, project health assessments and key delivery decisions.

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational project risk management and assurance capability.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least 3 years' relevant experience in risk management, audit, assurance, project governance, or project/change delivery.

• Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports for senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with project teams and business stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.

• The confidence and capability to provide constructive challenge in a collaborative and outcome-focused manner.

At HomeStart, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation that values:

• Opportunity – empowering people through practical solutions.

• Determination – helping South Australians achieve their goals.

• Openness – embracing diverse thinking and honest conversations.

• Simplicity – making things easier for customers and colleagues alike.

You'll also enjoy:

• A hybrid working arrangement of up to 2 days per week from home may be negotiated.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference to South Australians.

To apply:

If you're motivated, and want to be part of helping more South Australians into home ownership, we'd like to hear from you.

Applications close Thursday 20 August 2026 and are only accepted via seek.com.au. Please provide a cover letter, current resume and include the name and contact details of three current professional referees.

If you have any questions or would like to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please refer to our careers page:  https://www.homestart.com.au/careers 

Please note candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of the job advert, and you will only be contacted if you progress to interview.  We also reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

HomeStart is an equal opportunity employer that supports a diverse, inclusive and safe place to work where everyone belongs, and everyone feels at home.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, culture, national origin or age.