Risk and Insurance Officer

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage. We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

An integral team part of the Risk team, the Risk and Insurance Officer will liaise with the community and staff to manage incidents, complaints and claims related to property, motor vehicle, public liability and professional indemnity. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate review of community concerns and associated insurance claims which may result. Continuous improvement in service delivery will be an outcome from investigations of incidents and the management of these in the risk system. You will assist in the insurance renewal process and in engaging the organisation in the management of risk. This position offers onsite and flexible working arrangements.

This role is a permanent, part-time opportunity. Remuneration begins at $91.6K to $99.6K (Band 6) pro rata plus superannuation.

About You

You are customer focused, with great analytical skills and an ability to drive continuous improvement across the organisation. You are able to manage conflicting priorities, being aware of deadlines and accountability and demonstrate an ability to manage conflict. You have excellent communication, record keeping and writing skills, and enjoy working with data to implement change.

You will have several years' relevant insurance, risk management or quality management experience and may hold formal qualifications in Risk and are willing to learn more about risk in a local government environment. All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description.

For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

For further information about this role please contact Anne Davis, Risk Coordinator on [email protected].

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement.

Applications close at 5pm Monday 10 November 2023.