The Hills Shire Council

Risk Coordinator – Temporary

• Temporary – Fulltime or Part-time
• Minimum 6 months with potential to be extended
• Gain valuable experience to progress your career in Risk Management, within a supportive and close-knit team
• Fitness Passports and Discounted Gym and Aquatic Centre
• membership

Are you a proactive and enthusiastic risk professional who thrives on accuracy, collaboration and making a meaningful impact? We have an exciting temporary opportunity to join our Internal Audit Team as a Risk Coordinator, where you will play a key role in strengthening Council’s approach to risk management. In this varied and rewarding position, you will support the implementation of Council’s Risk Management system, develop and communicate practical risk policies and processes, manage external liability claims, and coordinate relevant liability insurance arrangements to help protect Council and our community.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

The role of Risk Coordinator includes:
• Implement the risk based strategic risk management plan
• Manage complex insurance claims
• Liaise with the stakeholders concerning the insurance portfolio providing advice and reducing risk
• Manage the Councils risk management module/register and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare, coordinate and undertake investigations/reviews requested by internal or external bodies ensuring they are satisfying legislative and best practice requirements
• Proactively identifying cost effective enhancements to the portfolio to mitigate this risk.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to Council staff in relation to risk management issues.
• Report quarterly to stakeholders with respect to risk management strategies, including insurance.

What we are seeking in our new team member:
1. Degree in Commerce/Economics/Law or relevant
2. Post-Graduate or Diploma in Risk Management (Desirable)
3. RMIA Membership (Desirable)
4. Significant experience and knowledge in risk management, relevant legislation and the Australian Standards.
5. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the general insurance industry, including managing relationships with insurance brokers, understanding liability and litigation process and management of claims.
6. High level of initiative, leadership and authority concerning risk management and insurance

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates starting from $122,523 per annum (pro-rata if Part-Time) plus superannuation paid weekly. Discounted membership Fitness Passport, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern office and an active Social Club.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council and submit your application online by 5pm on 4 September 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process to set you up for success. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at [email protected].

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at [email protected]

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.