Risk Officer

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Risk Officer to join our Governance team. In this permanent position you'll be working alongside a small and dedicated team that are experts in providing our organisation with governance advice and developing robust frameworks. 

 About this position

The Risk Officer is responsible for embedding the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the organisation. This encompasses management and oversight of the Strategic and Operational Risk Registers. Ranging from reputational through financial and operational risks facing the organisation. Liaising with all areas of the organisation to ensure the registers are accurately maintained and updated. Developing a single source of truth for risk management including reporting, mitigation measures and residual risks. Training other employees in the use of the software used to manage the risk registers. Applicants are advised that this role incorporates enterprise -wide risk management, and is not solely focused on WHS risks.

What we can offer you

• Attractive salary from $82,168 plus superannuation
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

 What you'll need to be successful

• Certificate Level 4 Qualification or higher, in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Experience in undertaking research and analysing data and information
• Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgement
• Ability to report on progress and outcomes clearly, concisely and accurately
• Demonstrated ability to work with and engage staff in improving processes and systems and delivering innovative solutions

Full position description: Click here

Full Time: 35 hours a week

Closing date: 4pm Friday 20 June 2025

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Christine Cotterill, Governance and Risk Manager, on 02 6625 0460. 

Condition of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks. 

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.