Technology Risk, Compliance and Governance Lead

About this role

Join the change. Electrify your future!

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change. Electrify your future.

The Technology Risk, Compliance and Governance Lead is a key member of the Technology Risk team, responsible for operating, maintaining, and maturing risk, compliance, and governance practices across the Technology function. The role focuses on enabling disciplined and effective risk management at scale, ensuring frameworks, governance processes, and assurance activities run smoothly to support executive decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate and uplift Technology Risk, Compliance and Governance frameworks and artefacts
• Maintain risk profiles, control libraries, compliance obligations, and issue/action registers
• Support and run Technology risk and compliance governance forums, including papers, minutes, and action tracking
• Maintain and enhance the Technology Control Catalogue and support monitoring of control effectiveness
• Coordinate internal audit, external audit, and cyber security assurance activities
• Manage audit evidence, remediation tracking, and risk and compliance reporting
• Provide practical risk, compliance, and governance guidance to Technology leaders and teams

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in technology-related risk, compliance, governance, or assurance roles
• Practical experience operating risk frameworks, governance forums, and control libraries
• Experience coordinating audit or assurance activities within complex organisations
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders in an enablement role
• Strong written communication skills for governance and assurance artefacts

We’d love to see your applications by Friday August 14th 2026.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including

• Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
• Staff discounts: Discounted energy and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.
• Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.
• Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.
• Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).
• AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.
• Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

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