Governance and Risk Manager

7 days ago


Sydney, Australia City of Canada Bay Full time

**Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week**:

- **$93,392 - $107,401 per annum plus super**:

- **9-day fortnight**

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

**About the Role**

We have an exciting newly established role for an experienced and forward-thinking Governance and Risk expert to join Canada Bay Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the team to support and facilitate a range of key functions.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Effectively lead the Governance and Risk business areas
- Providing expert advice to various stakeholders on statutory and regulatory reporting
- Assisting in the oversight of Councils Audit and Risk Management programs including internal audit, the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, Councils risk management program and insurances and premiums.
- Providing accurate Governance advice in areas such as council meeting processes, delegations, policy development and public interest disclosures.
- Coordination of Councils business paper function (including agenda and minutes, attend council/committee meetings, actions and relevant reporting to the Executive and Leadership Teams.
- Deliver and complete a range governance services and projects across Council.

**About you**:

- Tertiary qualifications (Risk, Governance or related) and/or relevant experience
- Experience in leading, managing and mentoring a small Risk and Governance team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with various teams across Council.
- Ability to multitask and adhere to strict deadlines.

**What’s on offer**

We are offering an attractive total remuneration and excellent employee benefits which include:

- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
- And much, much more

**Want to know more?**

Please see here attached position description

**Closing Date: Monday 6 February at 11:30pm**

Previous applicants need not reapply, thank you.

Please click the below link to learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council.

For further information on this position please contact Hiba ElHage, Acting Manager, Customer Service and Governance on 9911 6386.
- The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe workplace_
- The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace._
- City of Canada Bay is required to comply with and follow all NSW Public Health Orders. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet any requirements in line with current NSW Public Health Orders that are relevant to the position and travel requirements._



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