About the role
Knox City Council is seeking a Risk & Insurance Specialist to join our dynamic Governance and Risk team.
As the Risk & Insurance Specialist, you will contribute directly to the Council’s vision of fostering a safe and thriving community. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening Council’s risk culture by providing practical advice across all areas of Council to help identify, assess and manage strategic and operational risks; contribute to supporting business continuity planning; and support the Audit and Risk Committee. You’ll also oversee insurance renewals and manage liability claims in collaboration with Council’s insurers and contracted claims manager.
Your critical eye and initiative will streamline existing processes, drive improvement opportunities, and elevate Council’s risk management service for internal and external customers.
Reporting to the Head of Risk & Assurance this role is a permanent position based at the Civic Centre, Wantirna South. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.
This is a Band 7 classified role. Remuneration will be $107,507.54 - $120,572.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
If you are a seasoned risk management and insurance specialist with a track record of delivering strategic outcomes and positive change, this role may be perfect for you. To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to have:
- Experience in risk management, insurance, internal audit and business continuity
- Substantial understanding of local government, public sector or large operational organisation and the context in which they operate
- Demonstrated skills and experience in managing complex workloads
- Demonstrated astuteness in understanding sensitive or critical nature correspondence
- Initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, discretion and a strong work ethic is vital
Responsibilities
- Risk Management Framework: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive risk management framework to address strategic, operational, and legislative compliance across Council
- Positive Risk Culture: Promote a proactive risk culture by championing awareness, delivering training, and embedding risk management practices across all levels of Council
- Risk Management System: Oversee the implementation and management of an enterprise risk system to centralise and streamline risk recording and monitoring
- Risk Advice: Provide expert, strategic, and operational risk management advice, including assessments, controls, and reporting to support organisational growth and safety
- Insurance: Lead Council’s insurance renewal processes, manage claims, and ensure appropriate coverage and compliance
- Internal Audi: Assist with the development and coordination of a risk-based internal audit program with a operational focus to ensure compliance, enhance accountability, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions across Council
- Business Continuity Plans: Develop, review, and implement business continuity and crisis management plans to ensure preparedness and resilience in crisis scenarios
Skills Required
- Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Risk Management, Business Management, or a related discipline
- Experience: Experience in risk management, insurance, audit, business continuity with proven expertise in AS/NZS ISO 31000 Risk Management standards
- Interpersonal Skills: Highly developed written and verbal communication
- Requirements: Right to work in Australia, Working with Children Check, Police check
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Debbie Pulham, Head of Risk & Assurance on 0456 782 803.
To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter addressing your skills as outlined in the Position Description including a copy of your resume.
Applications close: 13 May 2025
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
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