Team Leader Risk and Insurance

Salary:

105618 - 126273

/ Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4043211

Contact Name:

Esme Lynch

Contact Email:

esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

02-Jun-2026

Team Leader Risk and Insurance
Location: Double Bay, NSW
Salary: $105,618 - $126,273 + Super
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent

Public Sector People on behalf of Woollahra Council

Play a key role in driving strategic risk, insurance and claims initiatives that support organisational resilience, sound governance and exceptional community outcomes.

Public Sector People are proud to partner with Woollahra Municipal Council to appoint an experienced Team Leader Risk and Insurance. Reporting to the Coordinator Governance & Risk, this position plays a critical role in strengthening Council's governance framework through the effective management of enterprise risk, insurance and claims functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a risk professional with strong leadership capability to drive organisational resilience, influence strategic decision-making and foster a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

About the Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Governance & Risk, you will:

Lead Council's Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including risk registers, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage Council's insurance program, renewals, claims and incident management processes
Provide expert risk, insurance and governance advice across the organisation
Support the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC) and internal audit program
Develop and deliver risk management training to build organisational capability
Lead and mentor a small specialist team while driving a positive risk culture

What You'll Bring

Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, insurance and claims management
Strong knowledge of governance, risk frameworks and insurance practices
Experience managing complex claims, investigations and stakeholder relationships
Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills

Why Woollahra Council?

Join a highly regarded council serving one of Sydney's most iconic communities
Lead a critical function with visibility across the organisation
Influence strategic decision-making and organisational resilience
Work within a collaborative and supportive Governance & Risk team
Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Ready to take the lead in shaping risk and insurance outcomes for one of Sydney's most respected councils?

For a confidential discussion contact Esme Lynch at Public Sector People on 0413 282 765 or email esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 17th June 2026
Recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date.

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