Risk Lead

• Salary Range Band 7 $115,229 - $128,947 plus 12% super 
• Full time, ongoing role
• We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible 

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What you might do

• Own and continuously improve Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including strategic and operational risk registers.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and review activities across the organisation, facilitating workshops with Executive leaders, managers and business units
• Provide trusted risk advice and challenge to the Executive Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Committee, and Strategic Risk and Internal Audit Committee to support informed decision-making.
• Own enterprise risk reporting, delivering clear insights, analysis and recommendations on emerging, strategic and operational risks.
• Drive organisational risk maturity through the development of practical frameworks, tools, guidance and training.
• Oversee and provide second-line assurance for business continuity planning, organisational resilience and crisis preparedness.
• Monitor and challenge risk management practices to ensure alignment with Council’s risk appetite, governance requirements and strategic objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen risk culture, accountability and risk-informed decision-making across Council.

Who we are looking for 

• Own and continuously improve Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including strategic and operational risk registers.
• Lead risk identification, assessment and review activities across the organisation, facilitating workshops with Executive leaders, managers and business units.
• Provide trusted risk advice and challenge to the Executive Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Committee, and Strategic Risk and Internal Audit Committee to support informed decision-making.
• Own enterprise risk reporting, delivering clear insights, analysis and recommendations on emerging, strategic and operational risks.
• Drive organisational risk maturity through the development of practical frameworks, tools, guidance and training.
• Oversee and provide second-line assurance for business continuity planning, organisational resilience and crisis preparedness.
• Monitor and challenge risk management practices to ensure alignment with Council’s risk appetite, governance requirements and strategic objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen risk culture, accountability and risk-informed decision-making across Council.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only) 
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences, if applicable
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now!

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Julie Snowden, Head of Risk and Assurance, Email: Julie.snowden@portphillip.vic.gov.au Mobile: 0421 337 187.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 2 August 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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