Vacancy Number

ER2240

Position Title

Risk and Compliance Analyst

Employment Status

Full Time, Fixed term until March 2026

Department

Strategy, People and Performance

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 7

Salary

$107,117 - $113,388 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours

36.00 hours per week

About your new role

Are you passionate about building a resilient and compliant organisation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and strategic thinking make a real impact? If this is you, then the City of Gold Coast is offering you an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Risk and Compliance Analyst where you can help shape the future of enterprise risk management.

This position is a temporary position until 6 March 2026 (with the possibility of extension) and sits within the City’s Chief Risk and Audit Office. It plays a critical role in strengthening the organisation’s risk management and assurance practices and will support continuous uplift in capability and maturity by embedding effective risk management practices throughout the organisation and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

This position supports the organisation’s governance, risk management and assurance functions, with a particular focus on ICT risk exposures.

Key Deliverables
• Undertake risk assessments and assurance activities aligned with the Chief Risk & Audit Office Assurance Plan.
• Support the development and implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Maintain and monitor risk registers, risk profiles and emerging risks.
• Analyse data to report on risk treatment effectiveness and risk movement for executive decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant legislation and regulations.
• Provide training and guidance on the City’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, policy, risk appetite, procedures and processes to drive risk management across the organisation.
• Offer expert advice to uplift risk capability and risk maturity across the organisation.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership, audit committees, and regulators.
• Partner with business units to embed risk management into strategic planning and operational decision making.
• Identify and implement risk improvement opportunities based on emerging risks, regulatory changes and industry best practice.
• Play a key role supporting the organisation’s risk governance processes including reporting to executive and council committees.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement in risk management and assurance practices.

About You
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide risk and assurance activities.
• Detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of risk management and compliance principles.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and lead meetings and workshops.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, practices and processes and ISO Risk Management Standard 31000:2018
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience in risk management, research and investigation and/or business analysis/improvement.
• Experience with risk management systems and tools.
• Ability to work independently and support change in a collaborative environment across a diverse organisation.
• You have a solid understanding of local government and City of Gold Coast services.

We're looking for people who have:

• 3+ years experience in either risk management, assurance, project management, business management/improvement, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading risk and assurance identification and assessment initiatives.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, practices and processes.
• Strong understanding of ISO Risk Management Standard 31000:2018
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to undertake in-depth research and investigation.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with risk management systems and tools.
• Ability to work independently to meet set deliverables and timelines.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Wendy Bradbery

Contact Number

[email protected]

Closing Date

Monday 6th October 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.