Manager Governance and Risk

The Opportunity

This newly established role is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to manage the governance and corporate risk function at Maitland City Council.

With responsibility for the integration of Council's risk management framework, internal audit function, business continuity and insurance programs, this role comes with the opportunity to drive change and make a positive impact organisation wide.

The Manager Governance and Risk acts as the Council's designated Public Officer and will also oversee the application of Code of Conduct and Code of Meeting practice for Council. In addition, the role is responsible for the management of Council's governance framework, information management and property portfolios to ensure they meet Council's strategic and service requirements.

The role requires a strategic focus whilst also directing and guiding a team to achieve key delivery and operational outcomes.

You

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate solid leadership skills and a strong background in corporate governance, risk and information management. With the ability to communicate complex concepts, you also have the capacity to effectively influence outcomes with stakeholders at all levels.

With a customer-focused, transformative approach, you will be a change champion and have continuous improvement and service delivery as your core drivers.

You will be an experienced leader, with a track record of managing and developing diverse work teams being a champion in Our Guiding Principles.

About the organisation

Maitland is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia with over 90,000 residents forecast by 2023. With a diverse and growing economy Maitland is rapidly gaining a reputation as a dynamic place to invest and do business. A desirable place to visit that is matched with idyllic liveability.

At Maitland City Council we are focused on investing in innovative and authentic leaders who are passionate about impacting the local community and contributing to Council’s strategic vision.

The organisation is going through an exciting period of change, with a focus on exceptional Customer Experience, both now and through planning for the future.

Benefits

This is a permanent full-time role with a competitive salary package on offer (including a vehicle), which will be negotiated at time of offer with the successful candidate. Managers are entitled to take special paid leave during the period of Council’s annual shutdown over the Christmas period (typically 3-4 days), and an additional five days special paid leave each year for professional development.

Council also offers its staff a range of other benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible work arrangements.         

Questions?

Should you have any questions after reading the role charter, please contact Leah Flint, Group Manager Strategy, Performance and Business Systems, on 02 4934 9794.

Applications close: Sunday 18 April  2021

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, employment history checks (past 5 years), psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit our website and search ‘work with us’.