Coordinator Governance and Risk

Coordinator Governance and Risk

Salary:

142300 - 147831

/ Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4050945

Contact Name:

Esme Lynch

Contact Email:

esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

10-Jul-2026

Coordinator Governance & Risk
Location: Double Bay, Sydney NSW
Salary: $142,300 - 147,831 + Super + Allowances
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the delivery of governance, risk and corporate compliance, shaping organisational governance and strengthening risk maturity across Council. Reporting to the Manager Governance & Risk, you'll provide leadership across governance, risk management, insurance, GIPA, corporate policy and internal audit while driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

Leading a specialist team, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening Council's governance framework, embedding a proactive risk culture and providing trusted advice that supports informed decision-making at every level of the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Governance & Risk, you will be responsible for:
  • Leading Council's Governance & Risk teams across governance, risk, insurance, claims, GIPA, Council meetings and corporate policy.
  • Driving Council's enterprise risk management framework, business continuity planning and fraud and corruption initiatives.
  • Coordinating the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC) and support Council's internal audit program.
  • Overseeing Council and Committee meeting governance, including agendas, minutes, delegations and statutory registers.
  • Providing expert advice on governance legislation, corporate policy, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You


You'll be an experienced governance professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for strengthening governance frameworks, improving risk maturity and driving organisational excellence.

You'll bring:
  • Demonstrated experience leading governance, risk or corporate governance functions.
  • Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act, governance legislation, GIPA Act,  and Council meeting practices.
  • Experience developing and implementing enterprise risk management, business continuity and fraud and corruption frameworks.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.
  • The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment.
  • Relevant qualifications and/or relevant experience.

Legal Qualifications and relevant local Government experience will be highly regarded.

Why Join Woollahra Council?

Located in Sydney's beautiful Eastern Suburbs, Woollahra Municipal Council is committed to delivering exceptional services while maintaining the unique character and amenity of one of Australia's most desirable local government areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
  • Lead a diverse governance portfolio spanning governance, risk, insurance, GIPA and internal audit.
  • Influence organisation-wide governance strategy and strengthen Council's risk culture.
  • Play a key leadership role with visibility and influence across the organisation.
  • Join a collaborative Corporate Performance team committed to best practice governance.
  
Ready to shape governance and risk outcomes that make a genuine organisational impact?

For a confidential discussion, contact Esme Lynch at Public Sector People on 0413 282 765 or email esme@publicsectorpeople.com.au.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 2nd August 2026
Recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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