We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included! EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
The Opportunity
As the Governance and Risk Coordinator, you will lead the Governance and Risk team to promote and uphold good governance practices across the organisation. You will play a key role in developing, managing, and maintaining effective legislative, policy, and compliance frameworks, as well as overseeing Council’s fraud and corruption prevention and control initiatives.

You’ll mentor and develop your team providing guidance on best practice, while also providing advice and support to the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation of good governance principles and processes to support Council’s effective decision making.
  
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Risk Management Framework, including the development and implementation of risk management strategies and business continuity plans.
• Provide proactive advice on emerging legislative and statutory issues to ensure Council compliance.
• Manage and maintain the Council’s fraud and corruption control framework, including support for fraud and corruption prevention.
  

This is a full-time, ongoing position. Your main office will be in Lakes Entrance, with the expectation that you also work from Bairnsdale as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience with strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and legislation.
• A strong communicator with the ability to convey ideas clearly and adapting style to suit the audience.
• A confident leader who sets expectations, gives feedback, and supports team engagement.
• A collaborator who promotes teamwork and shares knowledge to achieve shared goals.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills, taking into account business context. Able to critically evaluate problems and deliver effective solutions.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  

Questions? Contact Janelle Skipworth, Manager Governance and Regulatory Services on 0457 193 901

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• A statement responding to each of the key selection criteria.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 1 June 2025.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.