GISC335 Manager Governance

Glen Innes Severn Council; Glen Innes; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking an experienced Manager Governance to lead governance, risk, internal audit, compliance and corporate planning functions. This role strengthens organisational integrity and supports high‑quality decision‑making across Council.

You will maintain statutory registers, coordinate policy frameworks, oversee annual reports, and contribute to risk management and ARIC activities, working with Councillors and staff to deliver compliant, transparent governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in governance or integrity functions within a public-sector or regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading governance, compliance, policy, privacy and/or information access functions, with strong legislative interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to implement organisation-wide risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000), support internal audit processes and contribute to audit/governance committees.
• Experience in strategic or corporate planning, including coordination of planning frameworks, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Legislative & Regulatory Compliance Register
• Coordinating the Corporate Governance Policy Framework
• Reviewing and updating Council’s policy register
• Preparing annual statutory reports
• Acting as Public Officer and Privacy Contact Officer
• Developing induction and professional development for Mayor and Councillors
• Supporting risk management and the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC)
• Liaising with Community Committees and coordinating annual training

Skills

Governance & compliance

Public sector governance

Risk management

Policy development

Privacy & information access

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Governance/Public Administration/Law/Commerce

Tools

ARIC liaison

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager Governance to lead Council’s governance, risk, internal audit, compliance and corporate planning functions. This role is central to strengthening organisational integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting high‑quality decision‑making across Council.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the Legislative & Regulatory Compliance Register
• Coordinating the Corporate Governance Policy Framework
• Reviewing and updating Council’s policy register
• Preparing annual statutory reports
• Acting as Public Officer and Privacy Contact Officer
• Developing induction and professional development for Mayor and Councillors
• Supporting risk management and the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC)
• Liaising with Community Committees and coordinating annual training

About You

• Extensive experience in governance or integrity functions within a public‑sector or regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience leading governance, compliance, policy, privacy and/or information access functions, with strong legislative interpretation skills
• Proven ability to implement organisation‑wide risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000), support internal audit processes and contribute to audit/governance committees
• Experience in strategic or corporate planning, including coordination of planning frameworks, reporting and stakeholder engagement
• High‑level analytical, judgement and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and build strong organisational relationships
• Tertiary qualifications in Governance, Public Administration, Law, Commerce, Risk, Auditing or related fields
• Experience in NSW local government
• Understanding of internal audit processes and auditing standards, including ARIC support
• Knowledge of fraud and corruption control frameworks

Need More Information or Assistance

5:00pm on Monday 2 November 2026

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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.

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