Contract Period: ASAP start to 30 November 2026
Hourly Rate:$87.70 – $117.35 + superannuation
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (Victoria-based preferred)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Compliance / Risk Specialist – Insurance Strategist to lead and deliver a major organisational insurance strategy initiative within a complex public-sector environment.
This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and governance experience, who thrives in roles requiring high-level advice to senior leaders and executive boards.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development and delivery of strategic products supporting a whole‑of‑organisation insurance strategy, including high‑quality briefings and advice to senior executives and boards.
- Provide thought leadership through environmental scanning, research and analysis to inform options and recommendations for decision‑makers.
- Lead planning, implementation and reporting activities, advising senior leaders on progress, risks and interdependencies.
- Establish and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate, influence outcomes and resolve complex matters.
- Coordinate cross‑functional activities to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and governance requirements.
- Support team effectiveness by promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, prioritisation, workload management and wellbeing.
- Lead by example, demonstrating inclusive, ethical and collaborative work practices.
- Contribute to leadership initiatives, cultural development and continuous improvement within the function.
- Champion cultural safety by fostering environments and systems free from discrimination where all people feel respected, valued and able to participate.
- Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in program management or delivery of complex policy or strategic initiatives.
- Proven experience managing complex, technical subject matter including project oversight, financial monitoring, analysis, reporting and governance.
- Experience working in public sector or similarly complex environments is highly regarded.
- Strategic Planning
- Working Collaboratively
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Political & Organisational Awareness
If you are a strategic risk or insurance professional seeking a high‑impact role within a complex operating environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your current CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
