At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
Reporting to the Risk and Improvement Coordinator and part of a team of four (including the Coordinator), the Risk Advisor will play an integral role in the Risk team and will be responsible for the administration and provision of support to Council’s risk management programme, including participation in Council’s identification, assessment and mitigation of risks.

The Risk Advisor will:
• In conjunction with the audit and compliance officer, administer and provide support in the management of Council’s Strategic risk and Internal Audit Committee
• Identify and report on changes to the external statutory, commercial and regulatory environment that are significant to Council
• Drive continuous improvement in the delivery of risk management, business continuity management and fraud and control services for management and staff
• Ensure best practice
• Support the annual renewal of Council’s insurances through liaison with key stakeholders across Council, insurance brokers and insurers
• Liaise regularly and extensively with Council’s insurers and insurance brokers
• Provide guidance and support to the insurance Claims Analyst in claims management including active participation in legal proceedings managed by lawyers appointed on behalf of Council either directly or by Council’s insurers

Skills & Experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications such as accounting, business or commerce highly regarded
• Experience in risk management, insurance claims management, business continuity management and/or compliance

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a national police check and to have or obtain a working with children check

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Enna Giampiccolo on 0409 949 554 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Tuesday 8th April at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.