Manager Legal and Compliance

2 days ago


Cockburn, Australia The City of Cockburn Full time

**_Enduring change creates real value - Are you ready to make a difference?_**

The City of Cockburn strives for excellence. We’re a place of opportunity for professionals and we’re focused on delivering for our community. We’re flexible, hardworking, committed and not afraid to push boundaries to go that extra mile for our colleagues.

**Why Join Us?**

Our employees are always encouraged to become the best they can be through growth, education, and opportunities. It doesn’t just take determination and commitment to do what we do - it’s that spark and drive to achieve our purpose to **‘Support our communities to thrive by providing inclusive and sustainable services which reflect their aspiration’**.

**About the role**:
Our Manager of Legal and Compliance leads the City’s legal, governance and risk management function, setting the tone for the City’s appetite to risk and legislative compliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Executive and Elected Members, the role will be responsible for the provision of complex legal and governance advice and the fostering of strong and collaborative partnerships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

The City of Cockburn is a nationally recognised leading local governmen**t**, providing its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits, including:

- **Generous superannuation (up to 15.5%)**:

- **Professional development opportunities**:

- **5 weeks of annual leave**:

- **Flexible working arrangements, including various rostering options and working from home**:

- **Access to wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program**

**Package**: A negotiated contract with an attractive salary package is offered depending on skills and experience.

**About YOU**

To be the successful applicant, you will**:

- Have a tertiary qualification in Law and admitted to practice Law in the Supreme Court
- Be a sound conceptual and critical thinker with well-developed problem solving skills
- Have the skills to communicate and build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Have demonstrated experience in leading teams that have a compliance focus

**About the City**

The City of Cockburn is one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia. With a growing and vibrant community of 125,000 people and 9,200 businesses across 24 suburbs. We’re a place of diverse people, lifestyles, and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

**How to Apply**:
You must attach a current resume and a cover letter that clearly details how you meet each the essential criteria within the position description.
- Applications via Recruitment firms will not be accepted._

**For further information**: contact Daniel Simms, Chief Executive Officer on 9411 3444

**Applications close**: Monday, 14 October 2024 at 4pm
- The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date._
- Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Cockburn values._

**Attachments**:

- PD - Manager Legal and Compliance.pdf



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