Risk And Compliance Officer

$95,403.67 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime & WFH

The Surf Coast in Victoria – which includes the towns of Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Lorne, Moriac, Torquay, and Winchelsea – is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria (av. 3.06% annually for the last 15 years) with a permanent population of over 33,000.

The Surf Coast Shire showcases unique environments from the coast to the hinterland - towns and villages with their own culture and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life. In 2023 it was judged one of Australia’s most liveable municipalities.

Servicing the region’s community is Surf Coast Shire Council. Council’s aim is to be an innovative and flexible leader committed to business excellence. As well as providing opportunities to do meaningful work that benefits our community, Council offers the chance to add to a great culture that people want to be a part of. Our workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive. 

At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Our Risk and Compliance Team is dedicated to ensuring risk, insurance and Compliance is managed effectively across the organisation as we continue to promote a culture of compliance and integrity. Reporting to the Coordinator of Risk and Compliance your role will support the team and organisation in providing specialist Risk and insurance advice.

We are currently looking for a Risk and Compliance Officer with risk management and insurance expertise who is driven to increasing risk awareness. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing Risk and Compliance issues.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the application of risk knowledge to enable the organisation to effectively assess risk against appetite to take measured risk in pursuit of opportunity.
• Previous experience in the development and management of enterprise risks.
• Extensive understanding of insurance principles and practices that support resolution of claims management issues. Key Selection Criteria
  

  Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification and /or at least three years’ experience in risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in working in the insurance industry.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the provision of professional advice to internal stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with previous experience in training and presenting.
• High level writing skills and ability to prepare clear and concise documents, policies and reports.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to work with changing priorities in a changing environment within strict timeframes
• Initiative, independence, and ability to work in a team
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
• Qualification check
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).

  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

  Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Current Victorian driver’s licence.
• Experience working in a similar role in Local Government.

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs

• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above. Select the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. 

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Melanie Crellin, Coordinator Risk and Compliance on 5261 0600.

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 14 July 2024  

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.