We are seeking a strategic and proactive Coordinator Enterprise Risk to lead our enterprise risk management services, identifying and mitigating current and emerging risks while overseeing crisis management and business continuity. This role ensures a strong risk-based culture, continuous improvement, and best value in risk management practices. Key responsibilities include overseeing Council’s insurance portfolio, providing expert advice to the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and reporting to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Managing sensitive community interactions, complex insurance claims, and leading a small team, the ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of local government operations, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to drive strategic risk initiatives.

About the role:

• Lead enterprise risk management, crisis response and business continuity planning to safeguard Council’s operations.
• Oversee Council’s insurance portfolio, ensuring appropriate coverage and a best-practice claims management system and Council's community emergency management requirements.
• Act as the primary risk management advisor, supporting the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and reporting to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
• Foster a risk-aware culture, driving continuous improvement and best value across the organisation.
• Engage with the community on sensitive insurance claims and risk matters, requiring tact, diplomacy, and problem-solving skills.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $115,562 per annum with competency-based increments up to $128,493 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• A qualified professional with a degree in Risk Management or a related field, or extensive relevant experience in enterprise risk management.
• An expert in contemporary risk management and business continuity frameworks within large and complex organisations.
• A strong communicator with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
• A skilled trainer with experience in designing and delivering risk management and business continuity training.
• A proactive leader with proven ability to manage conflicts, operate in crisis situations, and oversee staff and projects effectively.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 11 April at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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