• Permanent, Full-time position
• Band 7 from $102,015.68 to $112,968.44 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)
• An exciting opportunity for an experienced and analytical risk professional to lead a dynamic team and contribute to embedding risk management and developing a risk culture within City of Ballarat.

City of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people.  

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now isa great time to join the City of Ballarat.   

About the role:

Reporting to the Coordinator Risk, Governance and Compliance, this position leads the risk team within the City of Ballarat to develop, implement and embed risk management and risk culture across the organisation. The role’s responsibilities include oversight for City of Ballarat’s risk, insurance and compensation claim process, internal audit and assurance functions. The position works in a dynamic and varied environment with a collaborative team, as we partner with and support business units to manage risks across the City of Ballarat.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative individual with well-developed expertise in risk management, insurance, audit management and/or assurance. You have experience managing teams and are known to support and develop the skills of others around you. You are well-known for your ability to communicate and partner with stakeholders to gain cooperation and achieve outcomes. You have a well-developed ability to analyse and critically consider information to provide advice, recommendations and options to stakeholders. You are comfortable managing competing priorities with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement and managing risk.

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of a degree or diploma course in risk management/audit/assurance/compliance/law or relevant field with extensive relevant experience. This might also be acquired through lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience, or through substantial relevant experience in the field of risk management/audit/assurance/compliance/law or relevant field

Benefits of working for the City of Ballarat

• Competitive salary packaging options

• Work in a collaborative,open and transparent work culture where you are a valued employee

• Training and development opportunities are supported and encouraged

• Employee recognition and service awards

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work from home in a hybrid model (3 days in the office and 2 from home)

• All equipment is provided to safely set you up to work at home

• Paid Parental Leave

• Active social club with regular events

To Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 11.59pm on Tuesday 3rd February.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact:

For further information on this position, please contact Rosie Wright, Coordinator Risk, Governance and Compliance by email at ***********@ballarat.vic.gov.au or phone at 03 5337 4***

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.