- Band 7: $108,647 to $121,576 + 12% superannuation + monthly RDO.
- Permanent full time, with flexible and hybrid opportunities available.
- Work in a supportive environment, partnering with the Manager Governance and Property to provide strategic and operational advice to the organisation, Risk Management and Audit and Risk Committees, formulate policy options, and provide specialist advice, driving a strong risk culture.
Are you ready to step into a role that makes a strategic impact while applying your high-level interpersonal skills? Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a Risk and Insurance Advisor to lead, manage and strategically direct the Council’s risk and insurance portfolio.
For experienced risk and insurance practitioners, it’s an opportunity to make a difference, strengthen your risk and insurance expertise whilst providing expert advise, and see first hand how a Council’s risk and insurance portfolio directly supports both the organisation and the community. You’ll be at the centre of decision-making that keeps Council and community safe, compliant, and effective.
You will utilise your leadership skills to motivate and develop employees to foster a positive risk culture and provide practical risk and insurance advice, building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
As Risk and Insurance Advisor, you will:
- Manage and oversee Council’s Strategic and Operational risk registers in consultation with the Manager Governance and Property, Executive Team and Risk Management Committee, providing specialist advise and direction to risk owners.
- Manage insurance claims and liaise with insurers and legal advisors, to make determinations on complex and legal claims.
- Direct and manage the operation of the Internal Audit Program, ensuring organisational compliance and buy-in.
- Overseeing Council’s Business Continuity Program, providing clear policy direction.
- Attend and present at Audit and Risk Committee meetings and other forums as required.
- Work across teams to foster a strong risk culture and provide practical risk and insurance advice.
About the Successful Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Builds strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
- Can gain the cooperation of and utilise the necessary influence to deliver outcomes with a variety of stakeholders.
- Possesses high-level analytical and investigative skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to formulate policy options and provide expert advice.
- Has strong technology skills and an understanding of the political environment and context in which Local Government operates.
- Brings knowledge of the risks impacting Local Government and experience with insurance claims, including those of a litigated nature.
- Shows curiosity, enthusiasm, and the confidence to work autonomously and proactively to solve complex organisational problems.
Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Sunday 9 August 2026, and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
