Permanent Full Time/Part Time About us At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community. About the Position This role plays a key part in strengthening how the City manages risk and improves the way we work. As the Risk and Improvement Officer, your primary focus will be supporting the ongoing application of our Risk Management Framework. You’ll work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify, assess and manage key risks, facilitate workshops, provide practical advice, and deliver clear, high-quality reporting to support informed decision-making. Alongside this, you’ll play an important role in driving business improvement. Using insights from risk, audit and performance activities, you’ll support teams to map processes, identify inefficiencies and deliver practical, sustainable improvements across the organisation. This is a blended role combining risk management and business improvement. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to broader organisational improvement initiatives, applying insights from risk activities to drive more efficient and effective ways of working. While experience across both areas is advantageous, support will be provided to build capability in business improvement where needed. This position is offered on a full-time basis; however, part-time arrangements may be considered. About You You’re an experienced professional with a tertiary qualification in risk management, internal audit or a related discipline, and a genuine interest in how organisations can work better. You bring: Strong experience in enterprise risk management or a related discipline Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information and draw meaningful insights Confidence engaging with stakeholders and facilitating discussions or workshops Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly Experience in business improvement, process mapping or continuous improvement is highly regarded. Candidates with experience across both risk and improvement will be highly valued; however, a strong foundation in risk management, combined with a willingness to build capability in improvement, is equally important. What we offer You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a salary from $92,039.04 per annum plus super, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including: Up to 5% matched super contributions, totalling up to 22% combined super 22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per year Flexible work arrangements Free aquatic and gym membership Training and development opportunities Employee health and wellbeing program Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Program Corporate health insurance discounts Diverse and inclusive work environment Closing Date: 4.00pm, Friday 8 May 2026. To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below. For any further queries please contact Tami Cooper, Planning, Performance and Risk Manager on 9272 0986. The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button. Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA community, and young people. Attachments: - How to Apply for Job Vacancy.pdf - Information for Applicants.pdf - Inside Industrial Agreement 2023_opt.pdf - PD Risk and Improvement Officer.pdf
