Senior Governance and Risk Officer

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• Salary Range $95,333.31 to $107,910.15 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• Fixed Term Full Time role to mid-April 2026
• Located in the heart of Leederville

City of Vincent is a vibrant and progressive inner-city local government, a place where you can make a real difference We are proud to say that our passion and our purpose is to create an amazing place for current and future generations to enjoy. A place that residents are proud to call home, where businesses thrive and where people want to visit.

We want to be known for being a courageous, clever, and creative organisation where new ideas flourish, where staff are proud to say they work, and where others want to join. We are Team Vincent.

About the Role

Due to a parental leave arrangement, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Governance and Risk Officer.

This role drives proactive risk management, supports local government reforms, and ensures compliance with governance standards to enable informed decision-making and align organisational activities with the City's strategic objectives.

The position fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, embedding effective governance and risk management practices into all levels of the organisation.

What are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification in governance, risk management, or a related field is highly desirable, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Highly developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and address emerging governance and risk issues.
• Sound interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making
• Sound knowledge of policy development, drafting and
• Experience with interpreting legislation and working within statutory Previous experience in a similar role in Local Government or a comparable public-sector environment is desirable

What can the City of Vincent offer you?

• Central Leederville location where you can enjoy a vibrant town centre with great coffee and an abundance of dining options
• Free onsite parking and public transport within walking distance
• 5 weeks leave (4 weeks annual leave plus an additional 1 week special leave each year)
• Flexible working arrangement options available to support a range of lifestyles
• Personalised professional development to achieve your career aspirations, including paid study leave and study assistance
• Enjoy the health benefits of a heavily discounted Beatty Park Membership
• Up to 15.5% employer superannuation contributions
• We believe mental and physical wellness is an integral part of our workplace culture, and our extensive program offers an assortment of initiatives to promote happiness, productivity and engagement

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and CV.

To discuss your application or for any questions, contact Emma Simmons, A/Executive Manager Corporate Strategy and Governance on (08) 9273 6015 or [emailprotected]

The City of Vincent is an organisation that values the diversity of our staff, and promotes a workplace that actively welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for potential candidates and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during our recruitment and selection process.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

Thank you for your interest in joining Team Vincent.

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