SENIOR RISK AND ASSURANCE OFFICER

Personnel Area : Corporate Services

Branch : Support Services

Salary Range :

Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type : Temporary Full-time

Duration : Up to 26 June 2026

Location :

Green Square (Fortitude Valley)

About Us

Corporate Services division supports, equips and helps guide Brisbane City Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Within Corporate Services, the Support Services branch provides Council's key support services under a centralised model. Our efficient back-of‑house support ensures more resources can be focused on Council’s front-line service delivery. Support Services provides an enormous range of support to all areas of Council.

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management? We’re seeking a highly motivated and self‑driven Senior Risk and Assurance Officer to lead risk management initiatives across the Support Services branch, ensuring business operations meet applicable standards and legislation.

Key responsibilities will include :

• taking charge of managing and implementing branch risk management strategies and systems to ensure effective risk mitigation across various functions and teams
• conducting risk assessment workshops and identifying key controls to address key risks, while maintaining a GRC system to report and monitor
• partnering with leadership to provide advice, training, and support, ensuring that all risks are identified and effectively managed
• supporting business continuity and emergency plans to ensure the smooth operation of services during disruptions
• ensuring compliance with confidentiality and information security policies.

About You

The successful candidate will have :

Benefits of working for Council :

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How to apply :

Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and a one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information :

Please call Andrew Mead, Talent Partner, on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and / or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date :

Monday 10 November 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi‑award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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