Are you a strategic risk professional ready to make a meaningful impact in local government? 

This is your opportunity to shape how Council anticipates, manages, and responds to risk—ensuring resilience, compliance, and community confidence.

About the Role

As Risk Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind Council’s risk and business continuity frameworks. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, provide expert advice, and lead initiatives that embed a culture of proactive risk awareness and strategic thinking. Your work will directly influence Council’s ability to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable services to the Orange community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise risk and business continuity strategies
• Maintain and enhance Council’s risk management systems
• Advise stakeholders and lead risk-related training and engagement
• Report to senior leadership and the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee
• Drive continuous improvement and support organisational change
• View the full position description here

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant extensive experience 
• Strong knowledge of ISO31000:2018 and relevant legislation
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver strategic outcomes
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to public service

Why Join Us?

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions.
• Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment
• Competitive Annual Salary – From $100,741 to $109,807 plus super (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
• Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With almost 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow. Visit our website for more information www.orange.nsw.gov.au.

Ready to apply?
Click Apply to submit your application. You’ll be asked to complete a few screening questions, and you can save and return to your application any time before the closing date.

Applications close: Monday 6 October 2025

For more information, contact our People & Culture team on 63938 400 or email peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.