Mildura, Victoria
Full-time, Band 7 ranging from $104,988 to $117,480 per annum
Description
We're currently searching for a skilled and highly motivated Risk Team Leader to join our organisation in a full-time capacity.
Position details
- Full Time
- Job Number: R2681
- Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 23 October 2025
About The Opportunity
As Risk Team Leader, you’ll lead and support Council’s risk management, emergency planning, and insurance functions. You’ll supervise a small team, coordinate insurance and claims processes, and develop strategies to manage risk and respond to emergencies. You’ll also oversee business continuity planning and work closely with the Manager Governance to support strategic planning and quality assurance across these areas.
What You Will Bring
- Relevant tertiary qualification or a lesser formal qualification with extensive experience within a similar field
- Strong knowledge of the local government environment
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of the local government operating environment
- Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative approach with leadership experience
- Current Driver's licence
This is a great opportunity to lead meaningful work in a supportive team, where your ideas and leadership will shape how we manage risk and respond to challenges.
Salary and conditions
The position is classified within Band 7 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $104,988 to $117,480 per annum plus statutory superannuation.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
- Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
- Learning and Career development Opportunities
- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
- Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.
We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About Our Organisation
Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a outstanding place to live, work, play and visit.
About Our Region
Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a solid community spirit. There are fantastic qualified, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer.
Applying for this position
- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.
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