Senior Risk And Business Continuity Officer

$121,110 - $128,317 per annum, plus
superannuation
Full-time, permanent
CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a
Local Government that is ambitious for the future.
To achieve our
aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City
exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Risk and Business Continuity Officer in the City
of Perth, you will be the hands-on risk practitioner and knowledge
leader responsible for the review, improvement and maintenance of
the City's risk management system and business continuity
framework.
Reporting to the Manager within our Audit and Risk team, your
primary responsibilities will include:

Providing advice to the City's
leadership on the identification, assessment, and
preparation for disruption risks to support business
continuity;
Offering expertise in the formulation,
design, and implementation of initiatives, programs, and
frameworks in the areas of risk and business continuity
management;
Delivering strategic and operational risk
management and business continuity planning advice to
senior leaders, enabling the City to respond to emerging
priorities and broader organisational initiatives; and
Building effective relationships and
collaborating with internal stakeholders to:

Create and integrate business continuity plans,
including conducting and/or facilitating regular
testing and implementing continuous improvement
actions.
Conduct and/or facilitate risk assessments, provide
feedback to responsible areas, and ensure the proper
maintenance of all related records and operating
frameworks (e.g., risk registers).
Ensure cross-organisational, interrelated, and
interdependent plans (e.g., crisis management) are
effectively and holistically managed.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated relevant
extensive experience;
Expertise in risk management, risk standards and assessment
techniques (including ISO31000:2018);
Knowledge of the Australian regulatory environment,
corporate governance and change drivers; and
Strong experience in risk management and business
continuity planning.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we
welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork,
Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and
support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about
the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

A right to work in Australia (e.g.
a birth certificate,
current passport or current visa); and
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3
months).

How to Apply
Please apply online by clicking the 'APPLY' button
below, which will direct you to the City's application
questionnaire.
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover
letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any
relevant qualifications or certifications.
Remember, less is
more
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5 PM AWST on
Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Applications may be considered,
and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within
the City of Perth.
We're continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a
culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as
the City of Perth Community.
We encourage applications from people
of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender
identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment
process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact Brent Godfrey, Audit and Risk Manager, 08 9461 31***or e-mail: *************@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Senior Risk and Business Continuity Officer.pdf

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