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Risk foundations

An introduction to the world of risk management

Overview

Managing risk is part of everybody’s job. Effective risk management supports informed decision making and helps to achieve positive outcomes at every level of an organisation.

This session will build your confidence in understanding risk management concepts, frameworks and tools to assist you and your organisation manage risk.

Tools

We aim to deliver interactive workshops utilising different activities and engaging tools to support the content. Two tools we use are Miro and Menti. We have some guidance if you have not used these tools before.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you should be able to:

  • understand key risk management concepts
  • apply risk based decision making
  • use relevant risk management tools

Audience

This session is suited to those interested in risk management with limited or no risk management expertise and knowledge.

If you have any questions, please contact VMIA at clientlearning@vmia.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 9270 6900.

Facilitators

Shanaaz Mutaliph, Client Capability Adviser

I’m a Client Capability Adviser with 8 years’ experience helping clients build confidence in managing risk, with a particular focus in the environmental and climate change space.

My background in environmental and sustainability studies has shaped my passion for supporting agencies within the environmental portfolio and other organisations across the Victorian Public Sector. I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with industry professionals - both within and outside of VMIA to develop the Climate Change Risk Management Service.

Rebecca Cirav, Client Capability Adviser

Rebecca Cirav, Client Capability Adviser

Hi, I’m a Client Capability Advisor with 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry. I’ve developed a strong track record of driving operational improvements and strengthening organisational performance.

I joined the Client Capability team on secondment in December 2024. Since then, I’ve expanded my knowledge and experience in the sector and am passionate about using my transferable skills to help our clients build their capability and confidence in managing insurance and risk.

If you have any questions or need some assistance, please reach out to clientlearning@vmia.vic.gov.au - we look forward to connecting with you.

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