Risk and Assurance Coordinator (12-Month Parental Leave Cover)

Salary:

$122000 - 136000

/ Year

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Melbourne - VIC

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

3921564

Contact Name:

Imogen

Contact Email:

Imogen@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

19-May-2025

A local council in the north-east is seeking an experienced Risk and Assurance Coordinator to join their organisation on a 12-month, full-time parental leave contract. This role offers a valuable opportunity to lead core organisational functions including Risk Management, Internal Audit, Insurance, and Business Continuity.

The position is suited to a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in building effective risk frameworks and fostering a culture of compliance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of risk, audit, business continuity, and insurance frameworks.
Provide expert advice to the Executive Management Team and senior leaders.
Oversee two direct reports, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.
Coordinate internal and external audit programs and act as the key liaison for insurers and claimants.
Ensure systems and processes meet compliance and best practice standards.
Promote a proactive, informed approach to organisational risk and assurance.

Key Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management or a related field (postgraduate qualifications advantageous).
Substantial experience in enterprise risk, audit, and insurance functions.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytical, policy development, and reporting abilities.
A collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently when required.
Local Council experience is a non negotiable
Current driver’s licence and happy to undergo a Police Check.

Additional Details

Temporary full-time (38 hours per week) with part-time (0.8 FTE) considered.
Hybrid work arrangements are available.
Position is classified as Band 8, offering a salary range of $122,479.30 to $136,887.38 per annum, plus superannuation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a senior role within local government, ensuring effective risk governance during a key transitional period.

To express interest or find out more, please get in touch.

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