Overview
Are you passionate about building a resilient and compliant organisation? Do you thrive in a dynamic workplace 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
Robust 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.
Benefits
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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025. Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
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