Governance and Risk Manager - Precruitment

Precruitment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Queensland seeks a Governance & Risk Coordinator to oversee governance and risk frameworks. You will work closely with senior executives to improve accountability and transparency across the organization. Candidates should possess experience in governance or risk management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This full-time permanent position offers a salary of $100K-$109K plus benefits including annual leave, personal leave, and subsidised housing.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

15 days personal (sick) leave

Monthly RDOs

Subsidised housing

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of local government frameworks.
• Ability to coordinate audits and manage risk registers.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance and compliance frameworks within Council.
• Manage policy reviews and ensure legislative obligations are met.
• Facilitate risk audits and improve accountability measures.

Skills

Governance management

Compliance knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Organizational skills

Job description

Governance & Risk Coordinator - Central West QLD

The Opportunity

Take ownership of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks across Council while driving improvements in accountability, transparency, and service delivery. This hands‑on leadership role will see you working closely with the CEO, senior executives, and the broader organisation to ensure governance systems, policy frameworks, risk registers, and internal audit processes are embedded and effective.

You’ll oversee key areas such as policy review, compliance, fraud prevention, records management, and regulatory reporting – ensuring legislative obligations are met and best practices are adopted across Council.

What's On Offer

• $100K-$109K + Super (negotiable depending on experience)
• Permanent full‑time position
• 5 weeks annual leave + 15 days personal (sick) leave
• Monthly RDOs
• Subsidised housing
• Work directly with senior leaders and contribute to Council's strategic direction
• Career development in a broad governance and compliance portfolio
• Be part of a passionate and supportive team in a values‑driven environment

About You

You're a capable governance or risk professional with strong organisational skills and a commitment to ethical, high‑quality work. You're confident managing competing deadlines and comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

You will bring :

• Experience in governance, compliance, or risk management in a complex organisation
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation and local government frameworks
• Ability to review and develop policies, coordinate audits, and manage risk registers
• High‑level communication skills and the ability to influence change
• Strong systems thinking, time management, and attention to detail

To Apply

Applications should be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron on [phone].

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. We proudly partner with Local Government and regional employers to connect professionals with roles that combine lifestyle and career development.

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