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 5PM 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.