Manager Governance, Integrity and Ethics

• Picton location / South West Sydney
• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary based on skills and experience
• Generous and regular flexible working arrangements

About the opportunity:

Wollondilly Shire Council is experiencing tremendous growth and an opportunity exists for an experienced leader to manage Council's Governance, Integrity and Ethics Team. Are you a values driven leader with a passion for good governance, ethical leadership, and building public trust? Then this could be your opportunity to make a real difference at the heart of local government.

This exciting management role will lead our Governance, Integrity and Ethics team and you will champion transparency, accountability and fairness ensuring that Council operates with the highest standards of probity, conduct and care for both its people and its community. You will lead a dedicated team driving continuous improvement across governance, work health and safety, integrity, and complaint resolution.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field or significant relevant experience
• Extensive experience in leading and inspiring teams, planning and conducting investigations, including investigation techniques, procedural fairness and a demonstrated ability to adopt a fair and equitable approach to the resolution of complaints.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and significant demonstrated experience with gathering information and evidence, critically analysing information and exercising sound judgement to solve complex problems and make sound decisions
• Proven ability to act as an advocate for the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour in a multidisciplinary organisation
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders on sensitive and complex matters
• Extensive experiencing in building strong trusting relationships with internal and external customers and a willingness to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness and ability to obtain

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of local government and the associated ethical and probity issues which exist within local government
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including, but not limited to: (local government policy and practice, Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994, Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988).

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health and Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Caroline Argent, Director Shire Connections,

Closing Date: 5pm Monday,  17 November 2025

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform will be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks which include a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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