Event Details

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm AEDT

Date: 22 October 2025

Venue: PwC Barangaroo | Watermans Quay, Barangaroo, NSW, 2000Australia

Registration Fee: $45 Member | $65 Non-Member incl GST

About the Event

This Risk Odyssey event will explore how AI is fundamentally changing risk management in different sectors, with a focus on building resilience against the geopolitical landscape, global disruption, complexity and the impact on planning and decision-making across finance, people, ESG and insurance.

About the Speakers

Session 1

Mastering the Art of Cyber, AI, IT Risk and Governance

Tony Vizza has been involved in information technology, information security, privacy, and the law for over 25 years.

Tony has completed a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science from the University of Technology, Sydney, and a Global Executive MBA from the University of Sydney, which included studies at Stanford University in the United States, the London School of Economics in the UK, and the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Most recently, Tony completed a Juris Doctor degree in law at the University of New South Wales and is an admitted lawyer and solicitor.

Tony’s information security credentials include CISSP, CCSP, CIPP/E, CRISC, CISM and is a certified ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Auditor. Tony is a Senior Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, a former member of the Board of Directors for the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) and is a Teaching Fellow at the University of New South Wales, teaching cyber security and privacy to law and business students.

Tony is an expert speaker on information security, privacy and cyberlaw and a regular contributor to numerous cybersecurity and IT industry publications. Tony is the Managing Partner and Founder of Novera, an independent digital risk management advisory firm that provides cybersecurity, AI, and digital risk management services to clients ranging from ASX 50 firms to APRA-regulated entities and critical infrastructure entities. Tony assists as a court-appointed independent expert in cybersecurity breach legal matters.

Moderator

Session 2

The Geopolitics of AI - Implications for Security, Stability, and Building Resilience.

Panelists

Dr Merriden Varrall is the Lead for Geopolitics at KPMG Australia. In this role she helps business understand and navigate the complex global geopolitical environment. Merriden provides business-relevant insights into global, regional and local geopolitical trends and works with clients to develop strategies and solutions to identify and mitigate risk and maximise opportunities.

A former UN diplomat based in China, Merriden is a sought-after commentator on geopolitics, East Asia, China’s foreign policy, and Australia’s bilateral relationship with China. From 2014-2018, Merriden was the Director of the Lowy Institute’s East Asia Program and is currently a Non-Resident Fellow at Lowy.

Merriden has a PhD examining Chinese foreign policy from Macquarie University, Sydney, and the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. She has a master’s degree in international Affairs from the Australian National University and completed her undergraduate studies in international studies at the University of Technology Sydney. Her analyses have appeared in academic journals, as well as publications such as The Quarterly, The New York Times, Nikkei Asian Review, Foreign Policy, The East Asia Forum, and the Lowy Interpreter, among others.

Moderator

Session 3

Risk Leadership and Culture – what we need to know now more than ever!

Dr Gavriel (Gav) Schneider is a global authority on risk, leadership, and building high-performance cultures in uncertain environments. As the creator of the Presilience® framework and author of Presilience: How to Navigate Risk, Embrace Opportunity, and Build Resilience, Dr Gav empowers leaders and practitioners to move beyond compliance and traditional resilience, building proactive, opportunity-centric risk cultures that drive sustainable high performance.

With extensive experience running companies across the risk, security, safety and leadership sectors, and nearly a decade as head of ACU’s postgraduate program in the Psychology of Risk, Dr Gav brings practical, real-world insights to every engagement. His contributions to the field have been recognised with numerous awards including RMIA’s Consultant of the Year (2019) and Risk Leader of the Year (2023), reflecting his commitment to helping organisations lead, adapt, and thrive in a complex world.

Moderator

Session 4:

Navigating AI Trust, Cyber, Privacy, Ethics and Digital Law at the Edge of Transformation

Panelists

Moderator

Session 5

The Role of Insurance in Fostering Business Resilience and the Geoeconomic Impact

Scott is a partner that has specialised in serving the insurance industry over the past 20 years.  He is a past leader of PwC Australia's Insurance practice

Session 6

Navigating Geopolitical, Technological and People Risk while Maintaining Organizational Resilience

Panelists

Moderator

Session 7 - Presentation and Fireside Chat

Climate Change and Corporate Resilience: Integrating Physical and Transition Risks into ESG Strategies

Fireside Chat Subject Matter Experts

Moderator

Course Details

Duration: AEDT (UTC+11:00)
2:00pm - 5:30pm - Tuesday 21 October 2025

Venue:
Online

Costs:
RMIA Members $495.00 (incl GST)
Non-Members $715.00 (incl GST)

CPD Points: 4

About The Course

RMIA, in partnership with our training provider Battleground, proudly presents Crisis Ready: Building Confidence, Clarity & Control When It Matters Most—an essential introductory course in crisis management. This course is designed to equip participants with the foundational skills to respond effectively when a crisis strikes.

Participants will engage with structured frameworks and practical tools to build crisis resilience and leadership readiness—ensuring teams can act with confidence, clarity, and control in high-pressure situations.

Topics Covered

• Define a crisis, distinguishing it clearly from emergencies or incidents—and understand why that distinction is critical

• Identify and assemble the key components of an effective crisis management framework

• Use structured decision-making tools to deliver rapid, ethical responses under pressure

• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders during a crisis

• Structure, train, and activate a Crisis Management Team (CMT) with speed and efficiency

About the Trainers

Helen Lipscombe - Helen is an expert resilience consultant with over 20 years of international experience. She specialises in business resilience, including risk management, crisis management, and business continuity. She has worked with public and private organizations, offering consultancy and strategic guidance to strengthen their resilience frameworks.

As a qualified trainer, Helen has designed and delivered comprehensive training programmes both internally and externally, equipping teams with the skills needed for business continuity and organisational resilience.

Helen is also a dedicated mentor for the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), where she supports individuals at various stages of their careers in developing their expertise in business continuity and resilience.

A passionate advocate for embedding resilience into organisational culture, she has spoken at events like BCI World and BCI Education Week. Additionally, Helen contributed to the revision of the BCI Good Practice Guide version 7.0, focusing on the Embracing Business Continuity chapter.

Jack Salkild - Jack is a resilience and emergency management consultant with deep operational and strategic experience across government and healthcare sectors. He specialises in business resilience, including emergency response, crisis management, governance, and business continuity. He has worked with multiple New South Wales government agencies, including Transport for NSW and the NSW Reconstruction Authority, delivering expertise on complex disaster projects and resilience frameworks.

With a background as an Intensive Care Paramedic and Clinical Educator at NSW Ambulance, Jack has led major incident response training, developed high-fidelity simulations, and coordinated multi-agency operational readiness programs. His work in government has included delivering structured governance and capability uplift initiatives for disaster recovery at a state level.

As a consultant at Battleground, Jack works closely with organisations to enhance their resilience capabilities through tailored solutions. His focus includes business impact analyses, continuity planning, crisis governance, and embedding resilience into operational practice.

Jack brings a practical systems-based mindset, drawing on lived frontline experience and a strong understanding of organisational risk. He is passionate about supporting organisations to build resilience in the face of complex disruptions and cascading challenges.

Group Bookings: For Group Bookings, please contact us via email on pdp@rmia.org.au or by phone on 1300 775 648.

When you register for this course you agree to the RMIA passing your registration details onto our Training Partner, Battleground.

Event Details

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT (UTC+11:00)

Date: 17 October 2025

Venue: Online

Registration Fee: FREE

About the Event

Step into the action with this fully interactive crisis simulation, designed to test and strengthen your organisation’s preparedness.

Participants will face realistic, fast-moving scenarios delivered through immersive media injects—news reports, social media updates, emails, and live dashboards—mirroring the pressure of real-world events.

Ideal for teams at every level, this session offers a safe environment to practise decision-making, coordination, and communication under pressure. With real-time feedback from facilitators, you’ll gain valuable insights to enhance your organisation’s response capability and resilience.

About the Speakers

Luke has held senior management roles across the consulting firms and financial services organisations, which provides him with a unique perspective on how to deliver services that generate sustainable, long-term value for clients.

Luke is a proven leader with a track record of driving significant transformation projects in risk management, data & governance, technology & digital, regulatory change and GRC systems. Luke is also an expert in APRA’s prudential architecture, being consulted as part of the industry group at APRA in relation to CPS 230 and CPG 230, as well as numerous other prudential regulatory reforms over the past two years.

On a personal front, Luke, a West Australian native and West Coast Eagles supporter, feels most at home by the beach, living in Bondi for 10 years. He loves his golf and is an avid skier, trading the speedos for a ski-suit in the winter months.

Craig is responsible for several global innovations in business continuity and resilience, using his expertise to develop tailored solutions for organisations of all sizes across a range of industries. Craig brings the customer to the centre of the journey, to show the value and benefits of a strong and robust program of work and adds value through assisting his clients to anticipate, respond and adapt to the demands and uncertainties of incidents and crises to protect the integrity of their business.

Note: As part of our ongoing commitment to provide valuable connections, we would like to inform you that the contact information provided during registration may be shared with our event sponsors. This is in accordance with our privacy policy and will be done solely for the purpose of fostering professional engagement and collaboration opportunities.

Event Details

Time: 5:30 pm - onwards

Date: 16 October 2025

Venue: PwC Australia, Level 11/70 Franklin Street, Adelaide

Registration Fee: Free

About Event

Join the SA/NT RMIA Chapter for our Risk Social – a relaxed, engaging evening for risk professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to our community’s future. It’s not just a networking event, but also a mini strategy session where we’ll brainstorm how to make our 2026 activities more meaningful and impactful. Enjoy great company and conversation with peers across the industry as we collectively shape the direction of our chapter for the year ahead.

What to Expect

• Network with Peers: Meet and mingle with fellow risk professionals from across the industry in a casual setting. It’s a great opportunity to expand your professional circle and share experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Collaborative Planning: Based on the Business Model Reinvention presented by Katherine Cobb for PwC at the recent Risk Odyssey, participate in a mini-strategy workshop aimed at shaping our 2026 event calendar. Bring your ideas for topics, formats, or initiatives – everything from emerging risk themes you’re passionate about to new ways the chapter can support its members. We’re open to bold ideas and will capture everyone’s input.

• Shape the Future: This is a collaborative forum where your voice matters. Whether you’re keen to suggest discussion topics, propose innovative event formats, or simply offer feedback on what you’d like from the RMIA chapter, this is your chance to contribute. Together, we’ll brainstorm how to build a programme that reflects the needs of our risk community and the rapidly evolving business environment.

Let’s build a vibrant and forward-looking programme together. By attending, you’ll help ensure our chapter remains at the forefront of industry developments and continues to deliver value to all members. We’d love to see you there – come share your ideas, enjoy the camaraderie, and be part of reinventing our journey for 2026!

Event Details

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT (UTC+11:00)

Date: 16 October 2025

Venue: Online

Registration Fee: FREE

About the Event

Join us for an in-depth exploration of a real-world case study that reveals how modern risk management is applied, tested, and continuously improved within a leading organisation.

This interactive session will move beyond theory to show how risk leaders are navigating today’s complex landscape. It will highlight practical strategies, key decision points, and the lessons learned along the way.

Designed for business leaders and risk professionals alike, you’ll leave with concrete, actionable takeaways you can apply to your own organisation, whether you’re strengthening frameworks, refining governance, or building resilience.

About the Speakers

During his time at APRA, Paul pioneered the introduction of operating effectiveness tests for non-financial risk data into the supervisory tool-kit and advised APRA-regulated entities on sustainable change, particularly in risk transformation programs. Prior to APRA, Paul amassed over 12 years of experience as a non-financial risk specialist within the financial services industry, covering all three lines of defence.

Paul‘s direct involvement in shaping regulatory standards and practices includes co-authoring CPS 230. He integrated data-driven insights into APRA’s approach to non-financial risk, shifting the focus from design to operational effectiveness testing, and piloted AI application, including natural language processing, for non-financial risk analysis.

As Director of Enterprise Risk Services at Battleground Group, Peter draws on his extensive experience to show how effective risk management both protects and enhances business value.

Previously, he led the Enterprise Risk Function at CSIRO, where he strengthened the organisation’s Risk Framework to improve maturity and embed risk-aware decision-making across all levels. He also oversaw business continuity, crisis, and issues management—playing a key role in developing and applying frameworks during major crisis events.

Peter is a frequent speaker at risk conferences, sharing insights on integrating risk into decision-making to safeguard and grow organisational value.

Note: As part of our ongoing commitment to provide valuable connections, we would like to inform you that the contact information provided during registration may be shared with our event sponsors. This is in accordance with our privacy policy and will be done solely for the purpose of fostering professional engagement and collaboration opportunities.

Event Details

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT (UTC+11:00)

Date: 13 October 2025

Venue: Online

Registration Fee: FREE

About the Event

Discover how Battleground’s mobile-first risk and resilience platform is transforming the way organisations prepare for and respond to disruption.

In this live software showcase, we’ll demonstrate how Battleground brings together business continuity, incident response, regulatory compliance, and resilience planning in one intuitive platform that is powered by built-in AI assistance and seamless mobile access.

See first-hand how risk and operational leaders can move beyond static frameworks to dynamic, data-driven insights that support faster, smarter decision-making. Whether you’re managing enterprise-wide risk, overseeing compliance obligations, or leading operational resilience efforts, this session will show you how technology can simplify complexity and drive confidence.

About the Speakers

As Director, Operational Risk, Joe helps our clients connect their resilience efforts with broader operational risk management goals.  With more than 20 years experience, Joe has held senior consultancy and management roles across retail banking, financial services, energy and utilities. 

Joe has led significant projects in risk transformation, GRC system implementation, AML/CTF capability uplift and controls transformation.  His experience has given him clear insight in to what works, and what doesn’t, when you seek to uplift risk management capabilities and behaviours.

Joe’s focus is working with our APRA regulated clients, with a specific focus on CPS 230.

As Director of Enterprise Risk Services at Battleground Group, Peter draws on his extensive experience to show how effective risk management both protects and enhances business value.

Previously, he led the Enterprise Risk Function at CSIRO, where he strengthened the organisation’s Risk Framework to improve maturity and embed risk-aware decision-making across all levels. He also oversaw business continuity, crisis, and issues management—playing a key role in developing and applying frameworks during major crisis events.

Peter is a frequent speaker at risk conferences, sharing insights on integrating risk into decision-making to safeguard and grow organisational value.

Note: As part of our ongoing commitment to provide valuable connections, we would like to inform you that the contact information provided during registration may be shared with our event sponsors. This is in accordance with our privacy policy and will be done solely for the purpose of fostering professional engagement and collaboration opportunities.

Event Details

Time: 8:30 am - 9:00 am AEDT (UTC+11:00)

Date: 13 October 2025

Venue: Online

Registration Fee: FREE

About the Podcast

"Battleground Chats" is a risk and resilience podcast hosted by Craig Goldberg, founder of Battleground, a company that offers resilience solutions. The podcast features conversations with industry experts who share their experiences and insights on managing and mitigating risks.

For the first time ever, Battleground Chats is going live! To open Disaster Reduction Week, Craig will welcome guest speaker, RMIA CEO Simon Levy to the podcast, for an episode focused on actionable strategies for disaster preparedness, crisis management, and organisational resilience, wrapping with live Q&A.

About the Speakers

Craig is responsible for several global innovations in business continuity and resilience, using his expertise to develop tailored solutions for organisations of all sizes across a range of industries. Craig brings the customer to the centre of the journey, to show the value and benefits of a strong and robust program of work and adds value through assisting his clients to anticipate, respond and adapt to the demands and uncertainties of incidents and crises to protect the integrity of their business.

Simon has 20 years of experience as a risk professional and has collaborated closely with senior executives for globally recognised brands and organisations contributing to strategic intent by ensuring accountability for effective risk mitigation.

Note: As part of our ongoing commitment to provide valuable connections, we would like to inform you that the contact information provided during registration may be shared with our event sponsors. This is in accordance with our privacy policy and will be done solely for the purpose of fostering professional engagement and collaboration opportunities.

Event Details

Date: 9 October 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Delivery: Online

Registration fee:
Member $440 incl GST
Non-member $550 incl GST

CPD Points: 4

About Event

Organisations evolve over time, progressing through stages of maturity that enable them to more rapidly and readily adapt to changing internal and external conditions – new innovations, new markets, significant disruptions, and more.

Risk professionals who understand cultural evolution are likely to be more effective in guiding and advising their organisations. This webinar explores methods and frames that set out key guideposts in cultural maturity. Topics include:

• The Adaptive Cultures Framework® as a guide for understanding and influencing risk culture maturity

• The five stages of organisational maturity

• How attitudes and behaviours toward risk show up at each stage

• Tricks and tips for making progress through the stages of risk culture

About the Trainers

DeAnna works with organisations and leaders to deepen the alignment of risk management, risk culture, and risk outcomes. She has over 20 years' financial services experience in Australia and the US in a variety of business arenas, including culture integration for a complex merger, designing a risk culture framework and initiatives to uplift risk culture maturity, survey design, senior leadership development programs and coaching.

Andrew is a director and co-founder of Adaptive Cultures. He has lectured, written, worked and consulted extensively in the field of risk management and risk culture. He believes that how we think about (and what we believe about) risk and consequences has a profound impact on ourselves, our organisations, our society and our planet. Andrew has held executive positions across the Asia Pacific region. These include Chief Actuary for AXA Life Singapore, Chief Financial Officer for Philippine AXA Life.

Note: As part of our ongoing commitment to provide valuable connections, we would like to inform you that the contact information provided during registration may be shared with our event sponsors. This is in accordance with our privacy policy and will be done solely for the purpose of fostering professional engagement and collaboration opportunities.

Event Details

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm AEDT

Date: 9 October 2025

Venue: PwC Southbank, Melbourne

Registration Fee: $50 Members | $150 Non-Members

About the Event

In an era of increasing disruption, managing risk effectively can turn uncertainty into opportunity. At our Risk Odyssey 2025, you will hear from risk leaders, participate in conversations on the role of risk in influencing strategic outcomes, and explore what is possible when we look at challenges differently. A valuable opportunity to increase your professional network, you will meet others who share your passion for finding solutions and explore new ways to approach complex problems. This is a day to connect, learn and leave with practical ideas you can put into action right away.

About the Speakers

Ollie is a dedicated change agent with a strong focus on advancing risk management and resilience practices that both protect and enhance organisational value. With a proven record of driving enterprise-wide improvements, Ollie has successfully led initiatives that elevate risk and resilience maturity, enabling organisations to achieve strategic goals, deliver outcomes, and recover effectively and bounce forward from crises and disruptions. His career spans government (State and LGA), not-for-profit, consulting, and professional services, including wealth management and finance.

As a certified Business Continuity Management (BCM) practitioner, Ollie has overseen significant organisational capability uplifts, including the redesign and alignment of BCM and Crisis Management frameworks with ISO standards and the BCI Good Practice Guidelines. His consulting experience includes reviewing and enhancing BCM frameworks across local government, ports, and health services, supported by enhancing frameworks and practice, facilitating exercises, and delivering actionable recommendations.

Ollie was a shortlisted nominee for the Risk Management Institute of Australasia’s 2025 Risk Manager of the Year and was runner-up in 2019.

Todd is a Senior Business Continuity & Resilience Specialist at Triple Zero Victoria, where he leads the organisation’s Business Continuity Uplift Project and strengthens crisis and emergency management frameworks. With extensive experience supporting policing, emergency services, and critical infrastructure operations, Todd is focused on ensuring frontline services remain resilient and operational during disruptive events.

Todd has led the implementation of the Protecht GRC platform, embedding risk, compliance, and business continuity capabilities across the enterprise, and works closely with executive teams and governance committees to provide strategic oversight.

A Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI) and the Risk Management Institute of Australia (RMIA), Todd is also undertaking legal studies to deepen his expertise in governance and compliance. He brings a pragmatic, forward-looking perspective to risk management, combining strategic governance with practical experience in high-risk environments.

Throughout her career, Sue has worked closely with a wide range of organisations -  across government, sport, justice and community sectors – helping them build inclusive cultures and strengthen resilience during times of change. Beginning with Victoria Police her work focused on driving reforms within the criminal justice system to improve responses to sexual assault, family violence, and child abuse, later leading the AFL’s Respect and Responsibility Program leading the initiatives aimed at fostering cultural transformation through education and compliance across the AFL.  Returning to Victoria Police as a Commander, Sue spearheaded efforts to support frontline police to better engage with community. In addition to these roles, Sue was appointed as the inaugural CEO of Family Safety Victoria, where she was responsible for establishing a world’s first Government agency dedicated to addressing the drivers of family violence. Additionally, Sue has held several executive positions within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, including as the Deputy State Controller/Deputy Secretary, High Risk Industry’s, where she played a key role in responding to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the CEO/Deputy Secretary Emergency Management Victoria.

 Since leaving Government, Sue established her own successful boutique consultancy focused on supporting leaders and now works as the Head of People and Culture at the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA), a Jobs and Skills Council.  

Benjamin Wash is the current CEO of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia—the peak body for the locksmithing industry. Before moving into the not-for-profit sector, Benjamin spent 12 years working across local, state, and federal government as a finance and policy professional. He’s a qualified CPA with post-graduate studies in governance and public affairs, as well as business. With nearly two decades of executive experience as a CFO, COO, CEO, and board director and consultant, Benjamin brings deep strategic leadership and operational expertise. He’s particularly experienced in managing risk and guiding organisations through complex and uncertain political and regulatory environments—including leading the Queensland taxi industry through the disruptive introduction of ride-sharing.

Mark joined Melba Support Services Ltd as the Chief Financial Officer in late 2023. In his CFO and governance roles he is responsible for developing and leading strategic direction, execution of viable business solutions, innovation, risk management and efficient business operations.

Mark has over 30 years of experience working in a myriad of business roles across a broad spectrum of industries. His industry experience includes Banking & Finance, Insurance, Automotive, Hospitality, Tourism, Retail, Water Utility & Construction, Crime Prevention, Early Education and Health.  His experience has been gained across the private and public sectors and more recently the not-for-profit sector.

Mark's recent Board experience includes a directorship at Gowrie Victoria, where he served as the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee Chair for two years before becoming Board Chair in 2024. He also served as a Director of Crime Stoppers Victoria for three terms, holding the role of Audit, Finance & Risk Committee Chair for six years and Board Chair for his final two years.

More speakers to be announced soon.

Event Details

Date: 7 October 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm AEDT

Delivery: Online

Registration fee:
Member $770 incl GST
Non-member $990 incl GST

CPD Points: 4

About Event

After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from the delivery of Influencing Essentials at the 2025 RMIA Conference, we are thrilled to launch our brand-new professional development offering, Influencing Foundations for Risk Professionals. This course is for risk managers looking to enhance their communication skills and become more effective influencers. The ability to influence individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders is a critical aspect of a risk manager's role, fostering agreement and alignment with key perspectives and proposals. By mastering the art of influencing outcomes while preserving strong relationships, participants will be better equipped to effectively drive successful strategic decision making and action.

Topics Covered

• Establishing trust and rapport

• Finding the starting point

• Principles of influence.

• Planning the interaction

• Structuring influencing conversations

Learning Outcomes

• Apply influencing with an ethical approach

• Communicate through verbal and non-verbal channels

• Use key skills including active listening and perspective taking

• Establish trust, rapport and credibility to negotiate win-win outcomes

• Apply principles of influence to expand their sphere of influence.

• Structure conversations for optimal influencing and persuasion

• Use information effectively for influencing

Facilitator

Lisa Harrison - Lisa is a talented, highly experienced and versatile Learning and Development Consultant. She specialises in creating measurable and sustainable behaviour change through learning solutions in the areas of communication, management and leadership, and facilitation. For over 19 years in L&D she has shown has a remarkable ability to partner with clients both internal and external: to analyse needs, create and deliver solutions, and engage learners from a wide variety of backgrounds to achieve ‘life-long’ and ‘life-wide’ learning.

As a learning and organisational development professional with extensive experience in staff engagement and development, Lisa combines extensive learning expertise with leadership and management experience to create an approach to learning that is highly energising and effective across all aspects of business.

Lisa’s expertise in training delivery and design has been developed over many years through a variety of learning and development projects, including organisational consulting, end-to-end learning solutions, corporate and vocational learning, and a range of delivery methods including blended, face-to-face and technology platforms.

Her approach to learning is client-focussed, experiential and active participation in learning, and facilitation based, underpinned with a deep understanding of adult learning and the psychology of motivation and engagement.

As well as holding Certificate IV qualifications, Lisa has also designed, trained and assessed others in Cert IV Training and Assessment, Frontline Management, and Business.

Event Details

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST

Date: 25 September 2025

Venue: Online

Registration Fee: Free

About the Event

“Everyone is a risk manager” is a mantra we should all live by. However, it is often words on paper rather than a reality. This session explores how you can tap into every one of your people to supercharge your risk management by focusing engagement, knowledge, skill and capability uplift, and ensuring your risk management tools are fit for everyone being a risk manager.

The session will specifically cover:

• The main hurdles to harnessing the risk management power of your people.

• How to redefine risk and risk management from hindrance to enabler

• How do you provide the knowledge and skills to make everyone risk management capable?

• Using AI powered technology to provide front line tools.

• Q&A
  

About the Speakers

David Tattam is a GRC Thought Leader and the Co-Founder of Protecht. David's vision is to redefine the way the world thinks about risk and to develop risk management to its rightful place as being a key driver of value creation in each of Protecht's customers.

David has been the driving force in taking Protecht's risk thinking to the frontiers of what is possible in risk management and to support the uplift of people risk capability through training and content.

Prior to Protecht, David was the Chief Risk Officer and Head of Operations for the Australian operations of two global banks. He started his career as a Chartered Accountant and Auditor with Grant Thornton and PwC. He is also the author of A Short Guide to Operational Risk.

David is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand and a Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia. He is passionate about risk and risk management and in reaping the value that risk and good risk management can create for any business willing to embrace it.

Moderator

Event Details

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm AEST

Date: 24 September 2025

Venue: Gather Bistro | 80 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD

Registration Fee: Free

Come and join the RMIA Qld Chapter Committee for a casual networking event in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. Gather Bistro is a short walk from central station.

Whether you're an RMIA member or not, you're warmly welcome to attend. This is a self-funded event and free to join. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, we hope to see you there!

Registration fees (excl. GST):

Member: $75
Non-member: $100
Certified member: $65
Organisational member: $65

Ticket bundles are also available—please email our Events Team at events@rmia.org.au to arrange your booking.

About the Event

End your week with purpose and perspective at the Sydney leg of the 2025 RMIA Risk Leader Tour – a relaxed Friday brunch at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House.

You’ll enjoy a full plated breakfast, fresh coffee, and maybe even a mimosa (or two), as you join fellow risk professionals for an energising morning of insight and connection.

The event features Peter Taylor, RMIA’s 2025 Risk Leader of the Year, in conversation with Ling Huang, 2025 Risk Manager of the Year – facilitated by RMIA CEO, Simon Levy. These leaders will share never-before-heard stories, lessons and practical takeaways from their impressive careers, followed by a live audience Q&A.

Whether you're new to the industry, well established, or somewhere in between – this event is your chance to connect with others in risk, build your network, and take away something of real value. No slides, no stuffy panels – just good food, great company, and conversations that matter.

Peter Taylor - aka "PJ" - is currently Group Chief Risk Officer at Insurance Australia Group (IAG), a role he has held since 2022.

Previous to this PJ was in various senior risk roles at two of the banking majors serving as General Manager, Enterprise Risk for the Westpac Banking Group and prior to that 11 years at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in a number of roles including Group Chief Operational Risk Officer; CRO Group Business Services; CRO of CBA's Wealth Management Division; and Chief Risk Officer, of CBA's CommInsure Life and General businesses.

Originally from Zimbabwe where he was a co-founder of an investment banking group PJ migrated to Australia in 2004 and restarted his career at BankWest in Perth. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate business and risk roles with large financial services companies, including over 20 years working with and on EXCOs and Boards as well as with regulators. 

Ling is currently the General Manager – Risk and Safety at Aveo Group, leading enterprise risk management, workplace health and safety, business resilience, and insurance. With over 20 years’ experience across retirement living, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and professional services, he have developed extensive expertise in risk governance, business continuity, crisis management, and insurance.

At Aveo, Ling’s leadership has embedded risk-informed decision-making, enhancing financial resilience, workforce safety, and regulatory compliance. Previously, he held senior risk roles leading enterprise risk transformations, resilience strategies, and financial compliance frameworks, deepening his ability to effectively manage complex business structures.

Ling’s passion for risk management stems from recognising its critical role in enabling organisational success. He is driven by opportunities to shape strategic decisions, influence organisational culture, and create environments where businesses thrive amid uncertainty. Ling remains committed to innovating risk methodologies, especially addressing emerging challenges such as climate resilience, investment risk, and regulatory developments.

By consistently achieving measurable improvements in financial performance, operational resilience, and workforce safety, Ling’s career is defined by not only mitigating risks but actively enabling growth, enhancing stakeholder confidence, and securing long-term strategic outcomes.

Course Details

Duration: AEDT (UTC+10:00)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, 11 September 2025

Venue:
Online

Costs
RMIA Members $544.50 (incl GST)
Non-Members $610.50 (incl GST)

CPD Points: 3

The management of risk is a dynamic and evolving practice. To support this evolution, RMIA has partnered with Associate Professors Ben Brooks and Steve Curnin, to deliver this unique course, ‘Strategic Foresight for Risk Professionals’. This course will provide participants with the insight required to determine if future risk-driven scenario planning is something their organisation should pursue. We call this type of scenario-planning ‘future risk-driven’ because it uses structured processes to explore consequences and the associated opportunities of situations in future time horizons.

Steve and Ben have packed this course with insights from over decade of research and even more practical experience in risk-driven scenario planning. They are master facilitators and experienced educators with years of experience in virtual course delivery. They will provide you with insights about the value and science behind risk-driven scenario planning. Steve and Ben personally produced most of the research that this course uses, so they speak intimately to this, and can provide all the insight you need to successfully identify the benefits for your organisation.

During the course you will develop a plausible future risk-driven scenario with your fellow course participants. The course is fully online over 3-hours and is size-limited to maximize interactions with the teaching team.

So, what is involved in our Strategic Foresight for Risk Professionals course?

• Understanding the fundamentals and application of scenario planning.

• Learn how scenario planning can be integrated into risk management.

• Diagnose the maturity of scenario planning in your organisation.

• Identify treatment options to enhance the maturity level.

• Apply the Stretch Think Loops technique – a unique scenario planning technique.

You’ll leave with an understanding of why and how to risk-based scenario can be used in your organisation.

About the Trainers

Steve Curnin is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Tasmania where he is also a Director of the Disaster Resilience Research Group.

Prior to commencing a career in academia, Steve worked in emergency and crisis management roles with Australian Government Departments, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Australian State Government Departments, the critical infrastructure sector, and not-for-profit organisations.

Steve continues to combine his academic and practical capabilities on national advisory groups promoting organisational resilience.

Ben Brooks is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Tasmania where he is also a Director of the Disaster Resilience Research Group.

Before joining the university he was a Project Director for Occupational Health and Safety in the Human Factors Group – a part of Centre for Sleep Research at the University of South Australia.

Ben has held professional safety management positions in state government, was  a consultant occupational hygienist for a decade and continues to provide consulting services in cultural change through the organisations niwaki.global and SafetyCircle.

When you register for this course you agree to the RMIA passing your registration details onto our Training Partner, ABM Risk Partnership.

Registration fees (excl. GST):

Member: $90
Non-member: $110
Certified member: $80
Organisational member: $80

Bundle tickets are also available—please email our Events Team at events@rmia.org.au to arrange your booking.

About the Event

Melbourne’s stop on the 2025 RMIA Risk Leader Tour promises to be a standout – with a new, more informal format that puts people, stories, and shared experience at the centre.

Kicking off with drinks and canapés, you’ll then hear from Peter Taylor, RMIA’s 2025 Risk Leader of the Year, in a fireside chat with Ella Withers, our 2025 NextGen Risk Professional of the Year. Hosted by RMIA CEO Simon Levy, this is a conversation about careers, risk culture, leadership, and the moments that shaped them – not a lecture, but a dialogue.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions and contribute to the discussion, before sitting down to a delicious main meal and more networking over a drink.

Whether you’re building your career, mentoring others, or just curious about where the future of risk is heading, this event offers something for everyone. It’s relaxed, engaging, and packed with ideas you can take straight back to your own workplace.

Peter Taylor - aka "PJ" - is currently Group Chief Risk Officer at Insurance Australia Group (IAG), a role he has held since 2022.

Previous to this PJ was in various senior risk roles at two of the banking majors serving as General Manager, Enterprise Risk for the Westpac Banking Group and prior to that 11 years at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in a number of roles including Group Chief Operational Risk Officer; CRO Group Business Services; CRO of CBA's Wealth Management Division; and Chief Risk Officer, of CBA's CommInsure Life and General businesses.

Originally from Zimbabwe where he was a co-founder of an investment banking group PJ migrated to Australia in 2004 and restarted his career at BankWest in Perth. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate business and risk roles with large financial services companies, including over 20 years working with and on EXCOs and Boards as well as with regulators. 

Ella is the current Head of Investment Risk & Compliance at Hostplus. She is a dynamic and emerging leader within risk and compliance, specialising within the financial services sector. Known for embedding a strong risk culture, her relationship-based approach supports successful embedment of risk and compliance frameworks within organisations to enable better organisational outcomes. With prior experience within the consulting sector, Ella leverages better practice insights and pragmatism to strike the right balance when designing and implementing risk and compliances frameworks. Ella is also a current Chapter Executive of the SA-NT Chapter and is an active participant within the RMIA Community. She is passionate about providing support to new entrants to the risk profession and takes on active mentoring roles within the community. Outside of work, Ella is currently undertaking a Masters of Business Administration, reflective of her enthusiasm and desire for continuous learning and development.

Registration fees (excl. GST):

Member: $90
Non-member: $110
Certified member: $80
Organisational member: $80

Ticket bundles are also available—please email our Events Team at events@rmia.org.au to arrange your booking.

About the Event

We’re kicking off the 2025 RMIA Risk Leader Tour in Brisbane with a refreshed, more relaxed format that puts connection and real conversation front and centre.

Join us for a vibrant evening at one of the city’s top venues, starting with networking drinks and canapés before settling in for an intimate fireside chat with Peter Taylor, RMIA’s 2025 Risk Leader of the Year, and special guest Kate Gannon, 2025 Risk Consultant of the Year. The conversation, facilitated by RMIA CEO Simon Levy, will dive into the career journeys, challenges, and practical advice from two of the most respected voices in the profession. Then, the floor opens to you – bring your questions and get involved in a dynamic audience Q&A.

A main meal will follow, with more time to mingle, catch up with peers, and meet new faces in the risk community.

This event is for every kind of risk professional – whether you’re new to the industry, leading a team, or looking for a fresh perspective. Perfect for team building or just taking a moment to reconnect with what brought you to risk in the first place.

Peter Taylor - aka "PJ" - is currently Group Chief Risk Officer at Insurance Australia Group (IAG), a role he has held since 2022.

Previous to this PJ was in various senior risk roles at two of the banking majors serving as General Manager, Enterprise Risk for the Westpac Banking Group and prior to that 11 years at Commonwealth Bank of Australia in a number of roles including Group Chief Operational Risk Officer; CRO Group Business Services; CRO of CBA's Wealth Management Division; and Chief Risk Officer, of CBA's CommInsure Life and General businesses.

Originally from Zimbabwe where he was a co-founder of an investment banking group PJ migrated to Australia in 2004 and restarted his career at BankWest in Perth. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate business and risk roles with large financial services companies, including over 20 years working with and on EXCOs and Boards as well as with regulators. 

Kate Gannon is a strategist, creative, and straight-talking risk advisor on a mission to bring colour back to risk management. With 20+ years’ experience across regulatory change and resilience in Australian and UK financial services, she’s known for cutting through complexity and making the ‘boring’ stuff powerful.

She founded August Advisory to support purpose-led organisations with match-fit risk advice, and founded ResilienceSOS, a bold system that turns resilience from a compliance chore into a team sport. Blending behavioural science, change strategy and creative thinking, Kate helps leaders embed resilience in everyday action.

Kate brings clarity and energy to risk uplift across appetite, frameworks, critical operations and culture. A Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the AICD, she’s valued for her ability to distil complexity and lead confidently through ambiguity.