• A full time, permanent position
• $126,375 + 11% Superannuation + Monthly ADO 
• Be part of a high performing team at a progressive metropolitan council

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly experienced professional to join Manningham Council to protect and add value for our community. The Risk and Assurance team is a mature and high profile function at Manningham Council, reporting their performance to the Executive and Audit committees. The team delivers a range of risk management, internal audit/compliance and insurance outcomes, adopting agile and contemporary practices to mature our frameworks and processes.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure facilities, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the Role

This newly created leadership role will extend the team’s capacity to drive risk management cultural maturity, conduct second line of defence compliance reviews, coordinate claims management and present analysis and performance reports to the Executive Risk Committee. The role reports to the Risk and Assurance Lead.

Skills and Experience

• Senior experience in development and implementation of risk management framework and processes, conducting internal audit/audit and compliance reviews, fraud and corruption control and insurance/claims management.
• High level of attention to detail, analytical and quantifying capability and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships gaining trust, through collaboration and effective influence to achieve change.
• Outcomes driven, committed to high performance and takes responsibility for own actions.
• High level oral and written communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts and data in plain language, targeted to different audiences.
• Coaching and mentoring skills enabling the transfer of knowledge and skills
• A tertiary qualification in risk management, business, internal audit, insurance or related discipline.

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role under the “Who are you?’ section of the position description. For a confidential discussion please contact Vicki Miller, Risk and Assurance Lead on 03 9840 9204.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 11pm.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.