Join an organisation where you’re on a fast track for growth; whatever that looks like for you. Whether you are focused on growing your career, your family or yourself, Edward River Council is wide open for opportunity. We are growing our services and our region, and we’re looking for dynamic leaders and specialists to join our high-performing team.
If you’re ready to lead the development and champion the implementation of Council’s enterprise risk management framework and manage our insurance portfolio, this position is for you.
About You:
- Are you a skilled and dedicated professional with a passion for risk management and compliance?
- Do you have a background in risk management, insurance, or a related field with a focus on ensuring good governance practice?
- Do you have a high level of integrity?
- Are you well equipped with great people skills to drive cultural improvement in risk management and a team player that aims to deliver work on time?
About your new Role:
As the Risk Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the development, implementation and oversight of our enterprise risk management framework. Reporting to the Manager of Governance, Safety & Risk, you will be responsible for:
- Coordinating the development and implementation of risk management initiatives.
- Providing training and development to staff to enhance risk awareness.
- Identifying and mitigating strategic and operational risks and monitor updates in legislation.
- Oversight of Council's Insurance Portfolio and Claims Management.
- Coordinating Business Continuity planning.
Do You Have These Key Attributes?
- Contemporary experience in managing enterprise risk and insurances.
- Competence of Work Health and Safety principles and practice.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to drive awareness and a culture of risk awareness, developing skills of staff along the journey.
- Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports, presentations and procedures.
What’s on Offer?
- The opportunity to develop your skills in a large, contemporary setting and progress in your risk management career.
- The chance to strengthen an essential area of Council that benefits the entire organisation.
- Full-time permanent role with a flexible 70-hour fortnight inclusive of flexible working arrangements including hybrid.
- Competitive salary in the range of $81,621 to $101,934 plus 11% super.
- Supportive work environment that values Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery.
- Opportunities for professional development, ongoing training and career progression.
- A chance to contribute positively to the Edward River community.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma of Risk Management or similar, or equivalent experience in a comparable role combined with ongoing professional development.
- Contemporary experience in managing enterprise risk and insurances, including using risk analysis tools.
- Contemporary knowledge and working understanding of the Australia and international risk management standards.
- Contemporary experience implementing strategies and plans to deliver service unit objectives within scope and in accordance with policy and processes.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with all levels of the organisation to achieve desired outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation such as reports, presentations and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and develop staff consistent with a culture of customer service excellence and Council’s values – Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery.
- Demonstrated understanding and competence in contemporary risk management and Work Health and Safety principles and practice.
- National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
Desirable:
- Current Drivers Licence.
- Experience in Local Government.
Why work at Edward River Council?
At Edward River Council, our values are not just words on a page – they guide our decisions, actions, and the way we interact with each other and our community. Embrace an environment that fosters:
- Leadership: Lead with empathy and integrity.
- Excellence: Continually strive for excellence in service delivery.
- Accountability: Commit to transparency and honesty in all dealings.
- Delivery: Dedicate yourself to outstanding community service.
We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and conducive to both personal and professional growth. When you join us, you become part of a team dedicated to delivering results for our community and outstanding service to our customers. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Council’s People and Culture team.
Discover a new era in local government:
Be a part of an organisation where your contributions truly matter.
Apply today to be Edward River Council's Risk Coordinator.
Applications close on 5 May 2024.
Apply Now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description.
Your application should include:
- Cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job description and the attributes as listed above (max 2 pages)
- Your current resume (max 2 pages)
Applications must be submitted by email to careers@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au.
For further information on the opportunity, please contact the hiring manager:
Jacinta Erdody, Manager, Governance, Safety and Risk
03 5898 3000