Coordinator Governance & Risk

Golden Plains Shire Council; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible work options

Learning & development opportunities

Novated leases

Health & wellbeing focus

Job summary

Golden Plains Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Governance & Risk in Bannockburn to support strategic oversight under the Local Government Act 2020. The role leads governance, risk and compliance across the organisation and provides expert advice to the CEO and Council.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in governance, law or business and experience with risk management and audit committees.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification related to governance, law or business management.
• Strong understanding of Local Government Act 2020 and related legislation.
• Ability to monitor legislation and prepare advice.
• Experience leading risk management and audit committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Governance and Risk function, ensuring delivery of governance, risk and compliance services.
• Provide expert advice to the CEO, ELT and Council on governance and legislative matters.
• Coordinate and manage the Audit & Risk Committee, including papers, minutes and secretariat support.
• Oversee Council meetings and briefings in alignment with Governance Rules and the Local Government Act 2020.
• Provide governance advice to Councillors as required.
• Oversee elections in collaboration with the VEC and manage risk framework.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Legislation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Governance/Law/Business

Job description

Bannockburn location– perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!)

Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow

Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs

Salary between $111,400-$124,700 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Coordinator Governance & Risk to support the Director Corporate Services in providing strategic oversight and specialist advice to the organisation on corporate governance matters, in line with the Local Government Act 2020 and related legislation.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

Lead and coordinate the Governance and Risk function, ensuring the effective delivery of governance, risk and compliance services across the organisation.

Provide expert advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Council on governance, legislative compliance, integrity matters, Councillor conduct and legislative reform.

Coordinate and manage the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), including the preparation of agendas, meeting papers, minutes, action registers and provision of secretariat support.

Oversee arrangements and coordinate operational support for Council Meetings and Briefings in accordance with the Governance Rules and the Local Government Act 2020.

Provide governance advice to Councillors in accordance with the relevant requirements including the Local Government Act and Council’s Governance Rules.

With the VEC, oversee the management and conduct of Council elections and by-elections.

Implement and manage Council’s Enterprise Risk Framework and systems and the facilitation of Council’s strategic risk register and ensure that Council’s risk management practices operate within the framework provided by AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk management - Principles and guidelines, relevant legislation and Council policy.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary qualification preferably related to Governance, Law or Business Management and/or several years of relevant experience working in a Governance/legal environment or allied industry is essential.

Demonstrated understanding of the Local Government Act 2020 and other relevant legislation, as well as policies, practices and other statutory duties associated with local government.

Demonstrated ability to monitor legislation, undertake research, interpret legislation and regulations and prepare advice and recommendations for action.

The demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, respectfully and persuasively to encourage, elicit and promote high-quality advice and submissions to Executive and Council.

A sound understanding of Council meeting procedures and good governance practices.

A sound understanding and experience leading Risk management and supporting the Audit & Risk Committees

Be politically astute and have the ability to work across an organisation and build positive and constructive working relationships with other business units and Councillors.

Experience in managing issues and negotiating successful outcomes in a political environment.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees:

Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance

A modern, high-quality working environment with free onsite parking

An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

An active Social Club

Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff

Transfer of service and LSL (where applicable)

Generous leave entitlements including but not limited:

Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchased leave

Ceremonial leave

Volunteer leave

Reproductive leave

Gender affirmation leave

Higher than NES Family violence leave

If you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Shweta Babbar, Director Corporate Services on 03 5220 7*** for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Culture team at ***************@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.