Governance And Risk Coordinator

Live North West QLD; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Provided

Five weeks annual leave with 17.5%-le

Monthly RDOs (13 per year)

Personal (Sick) Leave

Locality Allowance

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Governance & Risk Coordinator to join our Corporate Services team. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen Council's governance, compliance and risk management practices, working across departments to support sound decision-making, organisational accountability and continuous improvement.

You will coordinate governance frameworks, policies, risk registers and internal controls, provide practical guidance on legislation, and support the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local government governance, regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in policy development, internal controls, compliance monitoring and organisational improvement.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills for complex matters.
• Excellent communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and reviewing governance frameworks, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinating strategic and operational risk management processes, including risk registers, assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Managing internal audit coordination and providing secretariat support to Council's Audit & Risk Committee.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory compliance, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Administering governance processes relating to public interest disclosures, right to information, privacy, complaints and fraud prevention.
• Maintaining statutory registers and contributing to corporate reporting, operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Governance & risk management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or Law

Job description

Job Description

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Governance & Risk Coordinator to join our Corporate Services team. This role offers an opportunity to strengthen Council's governance, compliance and risk management practices, working across departments to support sound decision-making, organisational accountability and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award - State 2017, Level 8 - $108,000 - 118,000 per annum + Superannuation
• Housing Provided
• Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Monthly RDOs (13 per year)
• Personal (Sick) Leave
• Locality Allowance

About The Role

Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you will coordinate Council's governance, risk management and compliance frameworks, providing practical advice and guidance to support legislative obligations, effective internal controls and organisational performance. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing and reviewing governance frameworks, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Coordinating strategic and operational risk management processes, including risk registers, assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Managing internal audit coordination and providing secretariat support to Council's Audit & Risk Committee.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory compliance, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
• Administering governance processes relating to public interest disclosures, right to information, privacy, complaints and fraud prevention.
• Maintaining statutory registers and contributing to corporate reporting, operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Candidate

You are a knowledgeable and solutions-focused professional who understands the importance of strong governance, transparency and accountability. You bring sound judgement, analytical thinking and the confidence to navigate complex regulatory matters while building productive relationships across an organisation. You can translate legislative requirements into practical processes, manage sensitive information with discretion and work collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen organisational practices. You will demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of local government legislation, governance principles, regulatory compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in policy development, internal controls, compliance monitoring and organisational improvement.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters.
• Excellent communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to provide clear and practical advice.
• Proven organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Police clearance.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Law or a related discipline.
• Experience in corporate governance, compliance or risk management within local government or a similar organisation.
• Current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence.