Southern Grampians Shire Council – Hamilton VIC

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ABOUT COUNCIL

Southern Grampians Shire Council serves a diverse and connected community in Victoria’s south-west, delivering services that enhance quality of life, support local growth and strengthen community wellbeing. We are committed to creating a workplace that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, where our people feel supported to do their best work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Risk and Records Officer, you will work alongside the Governance and Risk Coordinator, to provide specialist advice and support to managers and teams across Council to identify, assess, and mitigate risk in line with legislative requirements, Council policy, and best practice risk management principles. The role is also responsible for Council’s record management service delivery to the organisation in relation to effective and efficient management of Council records in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973, Information Privacy Act and PROV Standards through development and implementation of contemporary record management practices.

In this role, you will:

- Oversee and support Council’s strategic and operational risk management framework, insurance portfolio and risk reporting obligations
- Lead Council’s record management service delivery to the organisation
- Contribute to a strong risk-aware and governance-focused culture through accountability, quality reporting and analysis

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Risk or Records professional seeking to broaden their knowledge and expertise within a multi-disciplinary,



community focused organisation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Provide risk and records advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Guide staff to understand their risk and records obligations
- Manage Council’s risk management framework and record management practices
- Interpret legislation, policies and procedures
- Support Council’s accountability to the Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Leadership Team through quality reporting and analysis
- Facilitate and Drive continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships across Council
- Assist with broader administrative duties as required

ABOUT YOU:

- Demonstrate the below traits or have the driveand attitude to gain the skills and be willing to be mentored and undergo training.
- Experience in risk and/or record management or relevant administrative roles in the local government sector
- Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills – ability to build credibility
- Sound judgement and professionalism
- Problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within timeframes
- Local government experience (desirable)

WHY JOIN US?

- Competitive remuneration
- Salary Sacrifice
- Access to Health and Wellbeing programs
- Meaningful work supporting the organisation
- Collaborative team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- We are a child protected organisation

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Karly Herring, Governance and Risk Coordinator via phone on 5573 0444.

Full details of this position are in the candidate information pack attached below.

Applications close: Friday 14 August 2026 at 5.00pm

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📌 Risk and Records Officer (Hamilton)
🏢 Southern Grampians Shire Council
📍 Hamilton