Manager Governance & Regulatory Services

Davidson; Horsham; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a senior leader to head governance, procurement, community safety and environmental health, ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 and delivering high-quality regulatory services.

Reporting to the Director Organisational Performance, you will drive risk management, integrity, and continuous improvement while leading multidisciplinary teams through an era of economic transition and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance and regulatory leadership.
• Strong strategic direction and policy development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance, procurement, community safety and environmental health oversight.
• Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) and related legislation.
• Lead meetings governance, statutory processes, procurement and contract management, and information management.

Skills

Governance leadership

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

• Lead a diverse portfolio, ensuring legislative compliance and high-quality regulatory services.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight
• Utilise your governance expertise and proven leadership

Horsham Rural City Council serves a dynamic regional city of approximately 20,000 residents and a broader catchment of more than 60,000 people across the Wimmera. As a proud agricultural and manufacturing centre with deep ties to the grain, pulse and wool industries, Horsham plays a vital role in Australia's food security and regional economy. The municipality is now entering a significant period of economic transition, with renewable energy developments and critical mineral projects shaping its future. With a new Chief Executive Officer, Council is positioning itself to lead this change, ensuring growth is inclusive, well-planned and delivers long-term benefits for the community. With a strong focus on partnership, innovation and service excellence, Horsham Rural City Council offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-looking organisation committed to supporting its community through growth and transformation.

Reporting to the Director Organisational Performance, this senior leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight across governance, procurement, community safety and environmental health. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) and other relevant legislation, strengthening risk management and organisational integrity, and delivering high-quality regulatory services that promote community safety and transparency. The portfolio spans Council meeting governance, statutory and integrity processes, procurement and contract management, local laws enforcement, environmental health services and information management while driving continuous improvement, digital innovation and strong stakeholder engagement.

To be successful in this role, you are a strategic and values-driven leader with strong governance expertise and sound legislative knowledge. With tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, you bring proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams within a complex regulatory or local government environment. You demonstrate high-level problem solving, risk assessment and sound decision-making capability, supported by advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You have a strong understanding of governance best practice, regulatory compliance and the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic), and you are committed to accountability, customer service and delivering positive community outcomes.

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Applications close on Monday 19th October 2026.