Risk and Compliance Officer

Northern-Grampians-Shire-Council; St Arnaud; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Fortnightly RDO

Hybrid work-from-home options

Job summary

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a Risk and Compliance Officer to join the People and Culture team on a temporary full-time basis. The role focuses on analysing risk, OHS and compliance data, and translating findings into actionable insights for leadership.

You will develop policies and frameworks, maintain risk registers and reporting, and collaborate with managers across the organisation to strengthen compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in business, risk management or compliance.
• Experience in risk management, compliance and local government.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret complex risk, OHS and compliance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations for management and committees.
• Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and frameworks to support compliance.
• Coordinate corporate risk registers, compliance records and reporting requirements.
• Support internal audits and monitoring of corrective actions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide practical risk/compliance guidance.
• Support Child Safe Standards compliance program and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Policy development

OHS and risk knowledge

Education

Degree in risk management or compliance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

CRM systems

Job description

Risk and Compliance Officer, Stawell or St Arnaud - Regional Victoria

Posted: 20/10/2026

Closing Date: 04/11/2026

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Stawell or St Arnaud

Job Category: Government and Defence

Salary: $90,917 per annum pro rata
Plus: 12% superannuation, Fortnightly RDO, Hybrid work-from-home options

Applications close: Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 5.00pm

Are you highly analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about improving organisational safety, risk management and compliance?

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a skilled and proactive Risk and Compliance Officer to join our People and Culture team on a temporary full-time basis until September 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on analysing complex information, developing meaningful reports and working collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen organisational compliance and continuous improvement.

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As our Risk and Compliance Officer, you will play an important role in supporting Council to meet its legislative and regulatory obligations, particularly across occupational health and safety (OHS), risk management and compliance.

Working closely with our Safety and Compliance team, you will use your advanced analytical and reporting skills to identify trends, monitor organisational risks and translate complex data into clear, practical information that supports informed decision-making. You will also contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and compliance frameworks, working with managers and stakeholders across Council to strengthen systems, improve practices and promote a proactive approach to managing risk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse and interpret complex risk, OHS and compliance data to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations for management, committees and senior leaders.
• Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and frameworks to support legislative compliance and organisational best practice.
• Coordinate and maintain corporate risk registers, compliance records and associated reporting requirements.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews and the monitoring of corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, providing practical advice, guidance and support on risk and compliance matters.
• Support Council's Child Safe Standards compliance program and continuous improvement activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines advanced technical and analytical capability with exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will be confident working with data, presenting information to different audiences and developing clear, accurate documentation.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and develop meaningful reports and dashboards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality across reporting, documentation and compliance activities.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence positive outcomes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the confidence to present complex information clearly to managers, committees and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing policies and procedures, with strong written communication and document preparation skills.
• Advanced systems and technical capability, with the ability to extract, validate and analyse information from multiple systems.
• Sound knowledge of risk management, compliance and legislative requirements, ideally within a regulatory or local government environment.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Relevant qualifications in business, risk management, compliance or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, will be highly regarded. Equivalent demonstrated capability and experience will also be considered.

This role requires at least 3 days per week in the office, with additional in-office days required as needed. The ideal candidate must be within travelling distance and willing to travel to meet these minimum and ad hoc in-office attendance requirements. Primary work location will be the Stawell Town Hall offices with secondary locations throughout the Northern Grampians Shire, including St Arnaud and Halls Gap.

Why Join Us?

At Northern Grampians Shire Council, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in workplace safety, risk management and organisational compliance.

We offer:

• Temporary full-time employment until September 2027.
• A fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid work-from-home options
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to organisation-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A role where your analytical expertise, initiative and attention to detail will make a genuine difference.

Please contact Cam Buntsma, Manager People and Culture [e-mail] for a private conversation about the role.

Applications close at 5.00pm Wednesday 4th November 2026