Governance & Risk Coordinator

YOUR ROLE

Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and making a real impact? We're looking for a proactive professional to help coordinate Council’s governance and risk frameworks, support legislative compliance, manage key registers, and champion continuous improvement across the organisation. Be at the heart of transparent, responsible local government—apply today!

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

• An annual salary between $94,957 – $106,862 dependent upon skills and experience (plus 12% superannuation)
• Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working week
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hour agreement
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations and health checks
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions
• Staff fitness initiatives
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family                                                                                                                                                                     

The contact officer for this position is Maria Timothy, Business Manager Governance on (02) 4823 4467.

Applications close Tuesday, 8 July 2025 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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