Corporate Risk Advisor

Corporate Risk Advisor – Temporary 6-Month Opportunity Support Council’s enterprise risk, internal audit, and service review functions $1,423.99 - $1,575.75 per week, plus superannuation Work as a part of a high performing team About Us Narrabri Shire Council serves a diverse, growing region in Northwest New South Wales — a place known for its strong agricultural foundations, emerging industries, and rich natural landscapes. With wide open spaces, a supportive community, and easy access to the Nandewar Ranges and Mount Kaputar National Park, the Narrabri region offers an appealing lifestyle alongside genuine career progression. At Narrabri Shire Council, we take pride in being a forward‑thinking, community‑focused organisation. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we strive to deliver high‑quality outcomes for the community we serve. About the Role We are offering a temporary six‑month opportunity for a Corporate Risk Advisor, working within the Governance and Risk team to support the delivery of Council’s enterprise risk, internal audit, service review, insurance, business continuity, and emergency planning functions. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Risk Advisor, this role provides support across a diverse range of governance and organisational resilience activities. In this role, you will : Contribute to the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Council’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Provide administrative and technical support to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC). Assist with internal audit activities, including project coordination, data analysis, reporting, and follow‑up on agreed actions. Support Council’s insurance portfolio, including claims management, data analysis, liaison with insurers, and incident investigation support. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to governance, risk, and organisational resilience within a high‑performing and collaborative team. For full details of responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description. About You As our ideal candidate, you’ll bring relevant qualifications or experience in risk, governance, or audit functions; ideally within a government or similar environment. Your strong attention to detail, collaborative approach and ability to engage with others will support you in succeeding in your new role. We are looking for someone who : Enjoys problem‑solving and continuous improvement Communicates effectively and builds strong working relationships across the organisation Understands the importance of strong governance and risk management Enjoys contributing to a culture that values accountability and shared success For further information, please contact Jason Townsend , Manager Governance and Risk on . How to Apply If you’re ready to step up and take on the challenge, we’d love to hear from you To apply for this internal secondment opportunity : Complete the required information below. Click ‘APPLY’. Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are suited for this position. Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’. Please note that all communications regarding your application status will be sent via email. Closing Date Applications close at 5 : 00pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice. Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit for our employees and community, and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr