Yarra City Council

Senior Risk Advisor

Full Time - Temporary (Parental Leave Cover until April 2025)

Band 7 - $103,821.73 - $116,077.06 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

The Risk and Safety Branch forms part of the Corporate Services and Transformation Division and contributes directly to the achievement of organisational goals for this Division. As a member of the Risk & Safety Branch, the Senior Risk Advisor is required to pursue branch, divisional and corporate goals through effective teamwork with colleagues across the organisation. Also establishing sound working relationships with a range of internal and external parties, and assisting in developing risk policies, procedures, solutions and interventions.

The objectives of the position are to:

• Provide guidance, advice and support to Risk and Control owners in regard to the performance of their Organisational Risk responsibilities in line with Council’s Risk Management Framework.
• Develop, plan and implement Risk based projects/initiatives to improve the effective management of Organisational Risks.
• Provide support to organisational wide risk management program including participation in the identification and assessment of risks.
• Identify and report on changes to legislation, insurance markets and other associated changes which may affect or potentially affect Council.
• Maintain risk data and other statistical information to analyse trends and implement proactive programs.
• Input and guide effective co-ordination of liability and general insurance claims through liaison with claims management agencies, insurers and Council.
• Provide guidance, advice and support to relevant personnel with respect to Business Continuity Plans.

Yarra city council is Dynamic and Progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture / with continual progression. We aim to continually improve service to the community.

For further information see the position description or contact George Lekkas, Manager Risk & Safety - george.lekkas@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 Senior Risk Advisor - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11:55pm. 

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

 *This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.