Manager Governance

1 week ago

Glen Innes New South Wales, Australia Glen Innes Severn Council Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Permanent Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight)

Salary negotiable based on experience

Optional vehicle leaseback

Why Work With Us?

At Glen Innes Severn Council, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in our vibrant New England community. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Employee Benefits:

· Salary packaging (including novated vehicle leasing & remote area housing)

· Health & wellbeing programs

· Employee vaccinations

· Long service leave after 5 years

· PPE supplied

· Ongoing training and development

About Glen Innes

Enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle in a friendly, well-serviced community. Glen Innes offers affordable housing, short commutes, easy access to NSW north coast beaches and regional centres, plus excellent recreational and sporting facilities.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager Governance to lead our governance and risk functions, internal audit, compliance programs, and corporate planning initiatives. You'll play a key role in managing organisational risks, ensuring compliance, and implementing Council's governance policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain the Legislative and Regulatory Compliance Register

· Coordinate the Corporate Governance Policy Framework

· Review and update Council's policy register

· Prepare annual statutory reports

· Act as Public Officer and Privacy Contact Officer

· Develop induction and professional development for Mayor and Councillors

· Support risk management and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC)

· Liaise with Community Committees and arrange annual training

About You

Essential:

· Degree or graduate qualifications in Commerce, Risk Management, Quality Auditing, Legal, or equivalent

· Experience in governance, risk, and/or corporate planning

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills

· Excellent communication skills

· Understanding of organisational change and government operations

· Class C Driver's Licence

Desirable:

· Knowledge of Australian Auditing Standards

· Experience in Local Government

Need More Information?

Position-related enquiries:

Lindsay Woodland | Director Corporate and Community Services | |

Application process enquiries:

Helen Stapleton | Human Resources Officer | |

Glen Innes Severn Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and members of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Bernard Smith – General Manager

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