Governance and Risk Manager
Governance and Risk Manager
Salary:
80 - 100
/ Hour
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Professional
Reference:
3992612
Contact Name:
Caitlin
Contact Email:
cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
09-Dec-2025
Public Sector People seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Governance and Risk Manager
to lead a Regional NSW Council’s governance, risk, procurement and internal audit functions.
This is a contract role to start in January.
This is a key leadership role ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations, strengthens organisational resilience, and continuously improves compliance and assurance practices.
About the Role
As the Governance and Risk Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice and operational oversight across:
Governance
Local government experience is preferred.
This is a contract role to start in January.
This is a key leadership role ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations, strengthens organisational resilience, and continuously improves compliance and assurance practices.
About the Role
As the Governance and Risk Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice and operational oversight across:
Governance
- Manage Council’s full governance framework and statutory compliance.
- Oversee committee governance, delegations, policy and compliance registers.
- Lead fraud and corruption control planning and policy development.
- Lead the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
- Manage risk policies, business continuity planning and risk awareness programs.
- Maintain and oversee Council’s Risk Register and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
- Coordinate the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and manage Council’s insurances.
- Lead the internal audit function and support the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee.
- Manage Council’s Internal Audit Service Provider and deliver the four-year internal audit program.
- Oversee strategic procurement, ensuring efficient processes, value for money and quality contract outcomes.
Local government experience is preferred.
- Strong experience in governance, risk management, internal audit, WHS or related fields (local government experience highly valued).
- Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.
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