Risk & Insurance Advisor

• Band 6: $105,206 - $114,675 inclusive of superannuation.
• Work in a supportive environment, alongside the Manager Governance to provide strategic and operational advice to the organisation, Risk Management and Audit and Risk Committees to support a strong risk culture.
• Flexible and Hybrid opportunities are available.

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

Are you ready to step into a role that makes a real impact while building your stakeholder engagement skills? Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking a Risk and Insurance Advisor to play an important part in supporting and strengthening the Council’s risk and insurance portfolio.
For existing risk and insurance practitioners, it’s an opportunity to make a difference, strengthen your risk and insurance expertise, 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 develop essential leadership skills with the ability to work across teams to foster a strong risk culture and provide practical risk and insurance advice, building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

Flexible and Hybrid opportunities are available. 

As Risk and Insurance Advisor, you will:
•    Coordinate and manage Council’s Strategic and Operational risk registers in consultation with the Manager Governance, Executive Team and Risk Management Committee.
•    Oversee Insurance claims and liaise with insurers and legal advisors.
•    Oversee the operation of the Internal Audit Program.
•    Overseeing Council’s Business Continuity Program.
•    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 encourage cooperation and deliver outcomes with a variety of stakeholders.
•    Communicates complex information clearly, both in writing and verbally.
•    Has strong technology skills and an understanding of the political environment.
•    Brings knowledge of the risks impacting Local Government and experience with insurance claims (highly regarded).
•    Shows curiosity, enthusiasm, and the confidence to jump in and learn.

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

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 29 March 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.