See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Risk and Insurance Advisor
Footscray, Australia
Reference: 6860690
* Permanent Full-Time
* Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 12% super + monthly ADO
About Us
Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a strategic Risk and Insurance Advisor to develop and promote a culture of best practice and continuous improvement in risk management, insurance management and business continuity within Maribyrnong Council.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing and delivering a best practice Enterprise-wide Risk Management Program and Council's Business Continuity Program, as well as managing Council's insurance program and portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for the strategic direction, development and management of Council's Risk Management Program, including Enterprise and Operational Risks, and their supporting systems, policies, work plans and training.
* Responsible for managing the development, implementation and maintenance of Council's Business Continuity Plan.
* Responsible for coordinating Council's Insurance Program, and Portfolio.
About You
* A relevant tertiary qualification in Risk Management and/or Business Continuity Management, or related discipline with several years of relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience
* Experience in assessing risk and developing risk management programs.
* Experience in the techniques used in reporting, investigating and recording of claims.
* Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
* No relevant criminal record found in a Police Check.
So, if you're ready to hit the pavement and help us lay the foundation for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of civil maintenance in Maribyrnong.
How to Apply
To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6860690.
Applications close 20 February 2026 at 10pm.
To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.
Enquiries:
For further queries, please contact Jeff Buttigieg, Coordinator Risk Management and Strategic Procurement on (03) 9688 0338, for a confidential discussion.
Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.
As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.
Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.
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