Manager Governance and Risk

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A$215,000.00/yr - A$215,000.00/yr

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• Rare senior management opportunity to oversee the full range of Governance, Risk and Commercial Property areas
• Join a progressive lower north shore council boasting an engaged and vibrant community
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total package up to $215,000 pa incl. super, market and car allowances, plus phone, 35 hours per week

About Council and its Culture

We offer diverse and rewarding work with a range of benefits including:

• Rostered Day Off (approximately every 3 weeks for full-time staff)
• Travel Subsidy Program
• Tertiary Assistance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Genuine work life balance

Additionally, our staff can deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

What You'll Be Working On

You will lead, inspire and manage Council's Governance, Enterprise Risk and Commercial Property sections, including staff and budget, to achieve the outcomes identified in MOSPLAN (Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program Operational Plan).

You will contribute to the development and management of Council-wide policies, programs and provide input to the Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) suite of documents and corporate projects with a particular focus on continuous improvement to ensure a culture of good governance is embedded into Council.

You will oversee and coordinate additional corporate governance functions, such as the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC), GIPA, Public Interest Disclosures, and act as Council's Privacy Officer under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA).

This position is also responsible for managing Council's commercial property portfolio, insurance program and any claims received by Council, and issuing certificates under Section 88G of the Conveyancing Act.

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

What You'll Bring to the Role

With relevant tertiary qualifications and significant experience operating at a senior level in local government, you will have the ability to think and plan strategically while leading, creating and managing a high-performing team with a strong customer focus.

You will have experience in managing corporate governance, risk management and understanding of commercial property, underpinned by a thorough knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

Your strong negotiation and problem-solving skills and project management skills will further contribute to your success in the role.

This position is subject to a National Police Check and a suite of additional background checks undertaken by Council.

How to Apply

If you enjoy diverse work where no day is the same, apply now You will be able to find out more about the role and access the Position Description.

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Craig Bennett, Director Corporate Services and Public Officer, on 9978 4003.

Interested, like to know more? Please go to the Careers at Council page of our website at https://mosman.nsw.gov.au/council/employment

Applications close: 11:59pm, 24 August 2025

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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