Risk Management Officer

Liverpool City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid working

Free parking nearby

Fitness Passport

Learning and development

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Risk Officer to join the Audit, Risk and Improvement function. You will coordinate enterprise risk management, ensure risks are identified, assessed and reported, and support reporting for Executive Leadership Team and ARIC.

The role requires tertiary risk-management experience, stakeholder engagement, and strong analytical and communication skills. A hybrid, 35-hour week and permanent employment are offered, with salary dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in risk management, governance, audit, finance or related field; equivalent experience may apply.
• Experience in risk management, audit, governance or assurance.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver audit projects from planning to reporting.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and influence positive risk behaviours.
• High attention to detail and capability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and strengthen enterprise risk management across the organisation.
• Identify, assess, monitor and report risks per the Risk Management Framework.
• Assist in preparing reports for the Executive Leadership Team and ARIC.
• Provide timely reporting support for Executive and ARIC meetings.
• Identify and monitor compliance risks with legislation, regulations, standards and Council policies.

Skills

Risk management

Audit

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in risk management, governance, audit, finance or related discipline

Job description

WHY US:

There’s a lot going on at Liverpool City Council, as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work on significant major projects, and many more in the pipeline, their success is underpinned by professional business-focused teams. Talk to us for career-shaping opportunities in a modern organisation and make a lasting impact.

JOB DETAILS:

1 X Permanent Full-Time - 35 Hours, 5 days per week

$95,754 to $104,907 + super

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Risk Officer supports Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement function by coordinating and strengthening enterprise risk management practices across the organisation.
• The role ensures risks are identified, assessed, monitored and reported in line with Council’s Risk Management Framework, legislative obligations, and better practice standards, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Support the Audit, Risk and Improvement Lead in preparing reports for the Executive Leadership Team and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).
• Provide accurate and timely reporting support to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Lead for Executive and ARIC meetings, ensuring content meets required standards and deadlines.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring compliance risks associated with legislation, regulations, standards and Council policies

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in risk management, business, governance, audit, finance, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, audit, governance, or assurance.
• Proven ability in developing, implementing, managing and reporting of audit projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and influence positive risk management behaviours.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
• Flexible work arrangements – including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home
• Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also available.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Internal professional Learning and Development
• Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

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CLOSING 07/10/2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Ken McElroy Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]