Strategic Risk & Insurance Leader

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Salary sacrifice for childcare

Job summary

Knox City Council is seeking a Risk & Insurance Specialist to join our Governance and Risk team. This role focuses on practical risk advice, business continuity and managing insurer relationships within a large operational council. Reporting to the Head of Risk & Assurance, the permanent position is based at the Civic Centre, Wantirna South, with flexible working arrangements.

The role is Band 7, with remuneration from $115,162.08 to $129,157.23 plus superannuation, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management or related field.
• Significant experience in risk management, insurance, internal audit and business continuity.
• Experience in local government or service-based operational environment.
• Ability to translate risk principles into practical controls.
• Experience managing insurance programs, renewals and claims.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of the risk management framework.
• Identify, assess and manage operational risks with practical controls.
• Promote a proactive risk culture across Council.
• Oversee enterprise risk management system implementation.
• Provide expert risk advice and reporting.
• Lead insurance renewals, assess exposures and manage claims.
• Assist with risk-based internal audit program.
• Develop business continuity and crisis management plans.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance management

Internal audit

Business continuity

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Risk Management or related field

Job description

Knox City Council is seeking a Risk & Insurance Specialist to join our Governance and Risk team. This role focuses on practical risk advice, business continuity and managing insurer relationships within a large operational council. Reporting to the Head of Risk & Assurance, the permanent position is based at the Civic Centre, Wantirna South, with flexible working arrangements.

The role is Band 7, with remuneration from $115,162.08 to $129,157.23 plus superannuation, dependent on experience.