Risk Specialist

**Fulltime / Ongoing**

**Classification GO6 ($101,963.16 - $108,606.04 + Superannuation)**

Are you seeking an opportunity in the Risk & WHS space?

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

**What you’ll be doing**

The Risk Specialistis responsible fordelivering risk and crisis management initiatives and projects across theorganisation. The position works with stakeholders to develop and implement tools and resources for risk management and crisis management activities and provides support to the Manager - Risk & WHS.

Your key accountabilities will include:

- Effectively support the delivery of key risk managementandcrisis managementinitiatives and projectsacross the organisationin accordance withlegislative requirements andsettimeframesof delivery.
- Ensure the scope of projects and initiatives meet stakeholder needs andidentifyand effectively manage project risks.
- Collaborate effectively within the team and across the organisation to ensure the success of risk management and crisis management initiatives and projects.
- Deliver professional andaccuratewritten correspondence and documentation, includingreports to Managementand Corporate Governance Committee asrequired.
- Provide advice, support and guidance to the organisation in the processing and submission of complex insurance claims, whilst collaborating with key external stakeholders.

**About You...**

It’s important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but just as important, that Playford is the right place for you.

You will possess demonstrated experience working in a similar position or in a Risk & WHS environment providing specialist advice.

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to tailor your message to support others to understand and interpret legislation.

Being a part of a progressive Council excites you and you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Whilst relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management or Local Government Administration or a related discipline is highly desirable we welcome applicants with demonstrated experience in a Risk & WHS environment or similar role.

**In addition, you will have**:

- Project management experience
- Effectively manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including report writing
- Exceptional interpersonal skills including thecapacitytoestablishand maintain effective relationships with peers and stakeholders
- Highly developed research skills
- Demonstrated high level organisational skills and initiative
- Proven ability to produce a high standard of work

**The Playford Employee Experience...**

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, which include but are not limited to:

- Excellent leave entitlements including; Blood Donor leave and Purchased leave.
- Attractive salary and benefits including; salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program.
- Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities.

**More information...**

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact **Luke Sennett,**Acting Manager - Risk & WHS**on (08) 8254 4624.

**How to apply...**

**Applications close at 12pm on Thursday, 20 February 2025.