• Permanent Full-time | 5 Weeks Annual Leave + 2 Paid
Wellness Days
• Level 9 | $128,315 to $136,772 per annum + Super with
matching up to 15%
• Local government benefits, including salary packaging and
leasing options
Lead the City's enterprise risk management
function
About the position
Are you an experienced risk management professional who enjoys
influencing strategic outcomes and driving continuous
improvement?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to
join the Office of the CEO as Coordinator Risk Management.
Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead the City's Risk
Management function and play a key role in strengthening
governance, control assurance and enterprise risk practices across
the organisation.
This is a strategic leadership role where you will partner with
senior leaders to embed a proactive risk culture, develop
contemporary risk management frameworks and ensure the City is well
positioned to achieve its corporate objectives.
About the Role
In this role you will:
• Lead and develop the Risk Management team, fostering a positive,
collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, General Counsel and
Leadership Team on enterprise risk management.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve the City's risk
management framework, policies and practices.
• Design and deliver the City's Control Assurance Program using a
risk-based approach.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend practical mitigation
strategies that support organisational objectives.
• Lead business improvement initiatives and promote a culture of
continuous improvement.
• Prepare high-quality reports and provide expert advice to a range
of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance
requirements and best practice risk management
principles.
About you
You are an experienced risk management professional with strong
leadership skills and the ability to influence and build effective
relationships across all levels of an organisation.
You will also have:




• Significant experience in enterprise risk management within a
large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving organisational
change.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing
skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience
developing strategic solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of governance, compliance and relevant
legislation.
• Certified Practising Risk Manager (CPRM) qualification, or the
experience required to obtain membership with the Risk Management
Institute of Australasia (RMIA).
• Local Government experience will be highly regarded.
So... why join the City of Wanneroo?
Leave Benefits
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 2 paid Wellness Days and 1 paid Volunteer Day per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to additional leave types: Reproductive Health,
Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility and Family & Domestic
Violence Leave
• Ability to purchase or cash out leave, depending on your
needs
Genuine Flexibility
• Choose between a 9 day fortnight, 19 day month or flexi time
arrangement
• This is a full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) with stable
days and hours
• Start and finish times can be adjusted within a 7am–7pm span
depending on your preferences and team needs
• Hybrid work may be available depending on the service area
needs
Stability with Mobility
• Long Service Leave is portable across WA local governments
• Permanent roles, robust internal mobility, and sector-wide
credibility
• A comprehensive development program with internal capability
frameworks and access to funded external courses, workshops, and
study leave
Perks & Support
• Up to 15% superannuation with matching
• Free on-site parking




• Thoughtfully designed workspaces with sit-stand desks
• Modern end-of-trip facilities including showers, lockers, and
secure bike storage
• Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options
• 50% off membership to our award-winning gym and leisure centre,
Aquamotion
• An active social club with regular events
Work Local
With 56% of our workforce living locally, working at the City of
Wanneroo isn't just about cutting your commute.
This role is a
genuine opportunity to contribute to the community you call home.
This is work with real purpose, where you will see the impact of
your efforts every day – in parks, streets and services around you.
It's a meaningful way to give back and shape the future of your
City.
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse, community-focused
organisation where your work makes a real impact, not just for our
residents, but for the people you work alongside.
We're proud of
our inclusive culture and the many perspectives that shape it.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people to apply and bring their voice to local government.
If you
value purpose, collaboration, and a team that welcomes you for who
you are, you'll feel at home here.
Interested?
If you're ready to lead risk and assurance with confidence, clarity
and impact we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and resume
explaining how you meet the requirements of the role and how you
will help shape a resilient, well-governed future for the City of
Wanneroo.
Reference number:
******
Applications close:
Sunday, 2nd August ****
For further information, contact Vicki Coles, General Counsel on
*********.
Please note:
• A National Police Clearance (within 3 months) is required prior
to commencement.
• All employees must declare secondary employment to manage any
potential conflicts of interest and fatigue risks.
• Medical assessment may be required depending on the role.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Coordinator Risk Mangement.pdf

📌 Coordinator Risk Management (Western Australia)
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