About the position
This position coordinates and manages Council’s enterprise risk management, internal audit, and insurance portfolios, ensuring the development, implementation, and communication of audit and risk frameworks to support organisational resilience and risk mitigation, and to ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the independent internal audit program, including planning, procurement, and facilitating internal audits.
- Coordinate and support the Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committee including preparing, implementing, and reporting on action plans in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
- Apply Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, which includes processes for the identification, mitigation, and appropriate management of risks.
- Manage the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of Council’s Business Continuity Plan in collaboration with all business units.
- Manage Council’s insurance portfolio, including claims, policy renewals, and liaising with Council’s insurer to ensure effective management and mitigation of risk in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Communicate with and educate managers and staff to ensure a strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles and practice.
Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, and/or significant experience in Enterprise Risk Management and/or Insurance.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of Microsoft Office Software and database use.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated Advanced key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).
What we offer
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $93,352 to $104,847 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.
The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.
Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.
It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.
Further information and to apply
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Katie Hamm, Manager Governance and Risk on 02 6549 3752.
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
- Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
- Applications close on 10th September 2025 at 11:59pm.
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