PRINCIPAL RISK AND QUALITY OFFICER

Personnel Area: Corporate Services Group

Branch: Support Services – Finance Operations

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Up to 2 years

Location: Green Square

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $34 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth. 

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. 

The Role

In this role you will provide advice and direction in the area of risk management across Finance Operations (FO) to enable the effective delivery of business outcomes. This involves assessing and managing business and compliance risks by developing, implementing and improving risk management and quality frameworks, strategies, principles and practices to ensure business operations comply with all applicable standards and legislation. 

To be successful you will have:

• relevant tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related discipline
• proven ability to effectively develop, coordinate and advise on strategic planning processes for a large organisation
• proven ability and knowledge in all aspects of risk and environment management, including undertaking risk assessments, strategy development, risk profiles and risk management practices to reduce social, economic and environmental risks
• highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with people at all levels of the organisation including experience in maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive issues
• demonstrated ability to analyse and evaluate complex strategic issues, problems and policies and to develop a range of practical strategies and options for resolution
• demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, monitor and establish priorities to achieve outcomes within specific deadlines, and manage projects to successful outcomes both independently and as part of a team
• high level analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesise and summarise complex issues and develop potential recommendations and options for their resolution

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position against the key selection criteria.

This role will require a qualification and Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Larissa Robl, Talent Partner, on 07 3178 4280.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.