Governance, Risk & Compliance Leader (Public Sector)

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

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.