Apply Now Governance Manager

2 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

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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