Team Leader Risk and Insurance
Public Sector People ·www.publicsectorpeople.com.au
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Team Leader Risk and Insurance
Location: Double Bay, NSW
Salary: $105,618 - $126,273 + Super
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
Public Sector People on behalf of Woollahra Council
Play a key role in driving strategic risk, insurance and claims initiatives that support organisational resilience, sound governance and exceptional community outcomes.
Public Sector People are proud to partner with Woollahra Municipal Council to appoint an experienced Team Leader Risk and Insurance. Reporting to the Coordinator Governance & Risk, this position plays a critical role in strengthening Council's governance framework through the effective management of enterprise risk, insurance and claims functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a risk professional with strong leadership capability to drive organisational resilience, influence strategic decision-making and foster a proactive risk culture across the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Governance & Risk, you will:
For a confidential discussion contact Esme Lynch at Public Sector People on 0413 282 765 or email esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 17th June 2026
Recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Location: Double Bay, NSW
Salary: $105,618 - $126,273 + Super
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent
Public Sector People on behalf of Woollahra Council
Play a key role in driving strategic risk, insurance and claims initiatives that support organisational resilience, sound governance and exceptional community outcomes.
Public Sector People are proud to partner with Woollahra Municipal Council to appoint an experienced Team Leader Risk and Insurance. Reporting to the Coordinator Governance & Risk, this position plays a critical role in strengthening Council's governance framework through the effective management of enterprise risk, insurance and claims functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a risk professional with strong leadership capability to drive organisational resilience, influence strategic decision-making and foster a proactive risk culture across the organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Governance & Risk, you will:
- Lead Council's Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including risk registers, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage Council's insurance program, renewals, claims and incident management processes
- Provide expert risk, insurance and governance advice across the organisation
- Support the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC) and internal audit program
- Develop and deliver risk management training to build organisational capability
- Lead and mentor a small specialist team while driving a positive risk culture
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise risk management, insurance and claims management
- Strong knowledge of governance, risk frameworks and insurance practices
- Experience managing complex claims, investigations and stakeholder relationships
- Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams
- Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
- Join a highly regarded council serving one of Sydney's most iconic communities
- Lead a critical function with visibility across the organisation
- Influence strategic decision-making and organisational resilience
- Work within a collaborative and supportive Governance & Risk team
- Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
For a confidential discussion contact Esme Lynch at Public Sector People on 0413 282 765 or email esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 17th June 2026
Recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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The Team Leader Risk and Insurance role with Public Sector People is based in NSW - Sydney, NSW, AU.
What does the Team Leader Risk and Insurance role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Team Leader Risk and Insurance role at AUD 105,618–126,273 per year.
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