Governance and Risk Coordinator

Cloncurry Shire Council; 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% lea

Monthly RDOs (13 per year)

Personal (Sick) Leave

Job summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an experienced Governance & Risk Coordinator to join our Corporate Services team. This role strengthens governance, compliance and risk management across departments to support sound decision‑making and organisational accountability.

Reporting to the Shared Services Manager, you will develop governance frameworks, manage risk registers and provide secretariat support to the Audit & Risk Committee.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local government legislation and governance.
• Experience in policy development and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to translate legislation into practical processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Coordinate risk management processes, risk registers and mitigations.
• Coordinate internal audit and secretariat support to Audit & Risk Committee.
• Monitor compliance, identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Administer governance processes for disclosures, privacy, complaints and fraud prevention.
• Maintain statutory registers and contribute to reporting and planning.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Risk management

Policy development

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or Law or related discipline

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

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 You:

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.
• 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.

For a more detailed job outline, please see the attached Position Description.

Locals are encouraged to apply!

Applications Close on 4 December 2026 at 12 pm

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.