About the Company
Our client plays an integral role in of one of Australia's growing and diverse regional communities. With a mandate to modernise its people, processes, and performance culture, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to genuine, long-term change within a values-led public sector entity.
As a trusted Senior Governance Manager you will work closely with executive and operational leaders to deliver strategies aligned to organisational objectives. This includes playing a crucial role in ensuring that governance and risk management functions are executed in compliance with statutory requirements, align with corporate goals, and meet community expectations
About the Role
- Provide proactive advice on emerging legislative and statutory issues to the General Manager Business Excellence and Manager Governance and Regulatory Services.
- Oversee the implementation of good governance principles and processes to support Council’s effective decision making.
- Assist in developing, managing, and maintaining effective legislative, policy, and compliance frameworks to support good governance principles.
- Oversee the Council’s fraud and corruption control framework, including support for fraud and corruption prevention.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Risk Management Framework, including the development and implementation of risk management strategies and business continuity plans.
- Ensure Council's compliance with statutory obligations for municipal and other government elections and coordinate the review of electoral structures and processes.
About You
You are a commercially aware and solutions-focused Governance professional, with a proven ability to operate in complexenvironments.
- High-level understanding of, and significant experience with legislation, policy and practices relevant to Local Government.
- Experience with development and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures across a multidiscipline organisation
- Track record of managing sensitive people matters with discretion, resilience and strong stakeholder engagement
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to flex style across all organisational levels
- Demonstrated capability to balance risk, compliance and commercial outcomes
- Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong organisational awareness
- Thorough knowledge of relevant supporting legislation in particular the Local Government Act
The Benefits
- High-impact role in shaping organisational culture and performance
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Hybrid working
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Williams on +61 0499483943, quoting reference JN -062025-40680. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
