Governance Manager

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Michael Page Australia Full time
Overview

Governance Manager - Public Sector

About Our Client

The client is the government.

Job Description
  • CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
  • Ability to identify, mitigate and resolve organisational risks in line with governance framework.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding and promote the use of the risk profile and legal framework of the organisation and ensures that management can demonstrate knowledge and compliance.
  • Provide high level legislative, compliance and internal governance advice in respect of the Local Government Act 2020 and associated legislation.
  • Review all legal documents e.g. MOU's, agreements, terms and conditions etc and advise of any issues.
  • Manage the administration of all registers for all corporate legal documents and development and administration of the Governance and Administration procedure manual.
  • Manage the policy manual and initiate reviews and renewals.
The Successful Applicant
  • Formal qualifications in Business or Public Administration, Management or other related discipline.
  • Minimum 12 months experience in governance and/or administrative experience in local government or within the public sector generally.
  • High level of experience with the development of local laws, policies, guidelines and report writing.
  • Extensive working knowledge and understanding of the application of statutory requirements in a local government or public sector administration.
  • High level of knowledge of local government structure, functions and strategic and corporate directions.
  • Proven ability to think analytically and laterally in formulating effective procedures, plans, policies and strategies.
  • Knowledge of insurance practices particular (but not essential) within a local government environment.
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve operational and customer needs and issues in line within corporate guidelines.
What's on Offer

Attractive package


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