Senior Corporate Risk Officer

Who we are:

With over 30 suburbs spanning 158.1 km2 and home to 148,000 people, the City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making it one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia.

The Role:

Senior Corporate Risk Officer is responsible for coordinating Corporate Governance Division and Divisional Head of Governance. With a focus on a high level of customer service, the role will contribute to driving operational efficiencies and accuracy. Core responsibilities will include contributing to Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, and Insurance administration.

Key Responsibility

• Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Coordinate creating, testing, maintaining,Council's BCP documentation and registers.
• Maintain and oversee the enterprise risk register, ensuring accurate updates and supporting the preparation of risk reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including tracking audit recommendations and supporting departments with documentation and responses.
• Manage Council's insurance administration, including maintaining insurance records and leading the annual renewal process with LGRS.
• Support governance and compliance functions, including preparing governance reports, managing policy document control, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Skill & Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative or governance support within a local government or similar regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Attendance at afterhours Council and Committee meetings will be required from time to time.

Why join us?

• Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy a benefit that includes income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries, health and wellness programs designed to support their overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining outstanding spaces for the Community to enjoy.

Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries can be made to Sharon Kinsella on 08 84068347, [email protected]

Applications close 5pm Thursday, 08^th January 2026.