Address $99,074.43 to $118,449.68 p.a. + super + mobile phone
Car allowance of $8,500 pa or access to Council vehicle (via private use lease fees)
Up to $10,000 additional allowance for exceptional candidate
35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
Flexible working arrangements
About us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Risk Management to join our Governance & Risk team.
Reporting to the Manager Governance & Risk, you will work alongside a Senior Claims, Insurance & Risk Officer and a Claims, Insurance & Risk Officer to deliver Council’s Risk Management Framework.
The Coordinator Risk Management will support the effective and efficient coordination of Council’s organisation-wide enterprise Risk Management framework, undertake risk assessments, provide internal and external support on risk related activities. The role will be responsible for the enterprise Risk Management framework, development and delivery of training in relation to Risk Management activities, undertaking regular reviews of Council’s Strategic & Operational Risks, coordination of internal audits, embedding Business Continuing Planning and providing expert risk advice to the organisation.
This is a collaborative role in that you will proactively provide customer focused support to management and staff on business assurance related areas, raising the awareness and profile of the Risk function and team across the organisation. A key role within the organisation will see you work alongside Council’s Work Health & Safety team to ensure risk matrix synergies and best practice and continuous improvement is achieved.
About you
The successful Candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Risk Management and demonstrated experience in a similar role in Risk Management, developing and reviewing Risk Management frameworks and embedding such into progressive organisation. You will have proven ability to set priorities and demonstrate excellent customer service. You will be a high achiever with:
Essential Criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management.
Demonstrated relevant extensive industry experience (i.e. ideally two of more years in Risk Management).
Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of a Risk Management Framework.
Demonstrated experience in the development and maintenance of Business Continuity plans/frameworks.
Demonstrated experience in the development, review and maintenance of Fraud & Corruption Frameworks.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive team performance and train, develop and mentor individuals to achieve Risk Management outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of continuous and business improvement concepts.
Demonstrated data analysis and interpretation skills particular with regards to Strategic Risk Registers, Operational Risk Registers, claims management.
High level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, develop work plans, project manage to meet objectives and deadlines.
Developed analytical and investigative skills.
Demonstrated skills in development and delivery of training for staff at all levels.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the workforce.
Demonstrated understanding of Work, Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Desirable Criteria
Local Government Experience.
Relevant and practical experience in insurance and workers compensation insurance.
Demonstrated understanding in management concepts including but not limited to Service Level Agreements.
Current C Class drivers licence.
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
High quality training and development opportunities
How to apply
Apply on line by clicking the link below.
You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to this link
For further information about the role, please contact Helen Tola, Manager Governance & Risk, on (02)93917*** during business hours.
Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday 17 March 2024
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.
Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
