Manager Governance and Risk

3 days ago

Muswellbrook, Australia Muswellbrook Shire Council Full time

**About the position**

The Manager Governance and Risk has responsibility for leading Council’s governance and risk functions providing high level strategic, legislative and operational advice to assist the organisation to implement best practice governance and enterprise frameworks. This position manages a team of professionals, including Integrated Planning and Reporting, Internal Audit, Records Management, Policies and Procedures and Business Improvement.

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.

**About you**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Public Administration or significant experience in local government or a related field.
- Experience, understanding and appreciation of Local Government’s role in the community, in the structure of government and in governance, business improvement and risk management.
- A broad knowledge of regional issues and familiarity with key government agencies, business organisations and stakeholder groups.
- Proven experience in Integrated Planning and Reporting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work within timeframes and meet deadlines.
- Experience in undertaking and analysing reports and preparing complex written documents.
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (above).
- Demonstrated **Advanced** key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (above).

**We offer**
- Permanent, Full Time position
- Salary from $120,310 to $135,173 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Flexible work arrangements
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

**Further information and to apply**

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