Group Manager Governance and Information Services

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC works closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Your New Role:

Reporting directly to the Director Corporate and Commercial, this senior leadership position is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the Governance and Information Services team. The role ensures the delivery of integrated, efficient, and effective services and advice in the areas of governance, information management, and supporting technologies across the organisation. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the incumbent actively contributes to strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and the overall leadership and performance of the Council. The role fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within their team and across the broader organisation.

The position oversees the following core functions:

- Governance – Provision of internal governance advice, corporate compliance, and support for transparent and accountable decision-making processes.
- Information Management – Oversight of records management systems and frameworks that ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility.
- Information Technology (IT) – Strategic direction and operational management of the Council’s IT infrastructure, systems, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Procurement – Ensuring best-practice procurement policies and processes that are compliant, ethical, and support value-for-money outcomes.
- Geospatial Information Services (GIS) – Management of spatial data and systems to support planning, operations, and decision-making across Council.

Key Accountabilities of the role:

- Design and deliver services in accordance with Council’s corporate planning framework.
- Ensure Kempsey Shire Council consistently provides responsive governance and ICT services.
- Support Kempsey Shire Council as a high-performance organisation.
- Support leaders across Council to appropriately apply Governance policies, practices and standards.
- Provide leadership and management to the Governance and Information Services group.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

- Relevant degree/s or extensive work experience relevant to the role.
- Demonstrated senior leadership in multi-disciplinary environments, with strong financial and budget management capabilities.
- Extensive experience in governance frameworks, legislative compliance (including the Local Government Act and GIPA Act), and risk management.
- Proven expertise in corporate information governance, including records and spatial data management, policy development, and access to information processes.
- Strong understanding of ICT systems, digital transformation strategies, and procurement practices, including contract management and alignment with business planning.
- Background in local government or public sector governance roles.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

- A permanent full-time position, 35 hours.
- Monthly RDOs.
- Attractive annual remuneration package plus leaseback vehicle.
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
- Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow.
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).
- Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB, Wednesday 5 November 2025. Interviews will be conducted in the week commencing 10 November 2025. Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds, and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.

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