Manningham City Council

Operational Risk and Assurance Lead

• Temporary
  (fixed term) Part time, 3 days until 19 December 2026
• $128,553 - $133,421 + 12% Superannuation (pro rata)
• Be part
  of a high performing team at a progressive metropolitan council

An exciting and unique 3 day per week leadership opportunity to deliver
a range of vital risk management, audit/compliance and governance committee outcomes,
adopting agile and contemporary practices to mature our frameworks and
processes. We are looking for a highly
experienced professional to seize this opportunity and partner with us to protect
and add value for Manningham’s community.

• A
  leadership opportunity for a forward thinking risk and compliance professional.
  
• You will
  be joining a values based organisation where your efforts make a material
  difference to the enabling of the organisation to deliver sustainable
  governance outcomes.
• You can
  enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work location role.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and home care, 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
senior role will partner with the Strategic Risk and Assurance Lead and extend
the team’s technical and leadership capacity to drive risk and assurance
maturity, continuously improve systems and processes and support executive and audit
committees.

Skills and experience

• Senior experience in development and
  implementation of risk management framework and processes, managing internal audit
  and compliance programs in a multidisciplinary organisation.
• High level of attention to detail, analytical
  and quantifying capability and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder
  relationships and partnerships and influence change.
• High energy and outcomes driven, committed to
  high performance and takes responsibility for own actions.
• High level oral and written communication skills
  and ability to write and develop reports targeted to executive and Council audiences.
• Coaching and mentoring skills enabling the
  transfer of knowledge and skills.
• Experience in claims management an advantage.
• A tertiary qualification in risk management,
  business, internal audit, insurance or related discipline.

Position Description can be viewed below or is
available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:View All Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Vicki Miller,
Strategic Risk and Assurance Lead on 9840 9204.

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

Applications close on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at Time
11:00pm

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

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply
now.

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.