(Permanent – Full Time)
(Reference Number: 50-16)

Above All - Service

Located 10km from the Perth CBD, the City of Canning has a population of over 101,000 and covers an area of 65 sq. km. We are a changing, progressive and caring Council with a strong set of values that underpin the way we work with each other and the community we serve.

We provide our employees with generous employment conditions and great lifestyle benefits including:

• Generous superannuation (Up to 14% with matched contributions)
• Free gym membership
• 9 Day fortnight
• Free parking
• Wellness program
• Flexible working arrangements

The Position

This is an exciting position to direct and lead the strategic risk management program for the City providing customer focused risk management and business continuity advice, guidance and education to the City of Canning's officers.

Key areas of accountability for this position will include;

• Developing, maintaining and managing risk policies, framework and strategy to ensure a co-ordinated and consistent delivery and application and reporting of risk management throughout the City;
• Leading the development and implementation of the City's risk management framework;
• Managing the effective use of RMSS software within the Governance, Risk and Compliance group and also across the City;
• Overseeing the development, implementation and review of the City's Business Continuity Plans, Critical Incident Management and Response Plans; and
• Preparing written reports for presentation to the Audit & Risk Committee.

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following essential criteria;

• Extensive experience at a senior level with the development and implementation of risk management programs in a complex environment;
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline;
• Significant experience and knowledge of enterprise and operational risk management; and
• Highly effective organisational and planning skills with a demonstrated ability to meeting competing deadlines without supervision.

Salary: $104,498 - $113,696 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications plus Superannuation.

How to Apply: Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying through our job vacancies website, http://careers.canning.wa.gov.au. Please include your resume and a covering letter addressing how you meet the selection criteria for the role, quoting Reference Number 50-16.

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 6 May 2016

Enquiries: All information regarding the role is provided in the Position Description. For specific information regarding the role please contact Karen Bateman, Manager Governance, Risk and Compliance on 08 9231 0760.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Canning values of Safe & Supportive, Professional, Accountable & Honest, Responsible and Caring.