About the Company

Our client plays an integral role in of one of Australia's growing and diverse regional communities. With a mandate to modernise its people, processes, and performance culture, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to genuine, long-term change within a values-led public sector entity.

As a trusted Senior Governance Manager you will work closely with executive and operational leaders to deliver strategies aligned to organisational objectives. This includes playing a crucial role in ensuring that governance and risk management functions are executed in compliance with statutory requirements, align with corporate goals, and meet community expectations

About the Role

• Provide proactive advice on emerging legislative and statutory issues to the General Manager Business Excellence and Manager Governance and Regulatory Services.
• Oversee the implementation of good governance principles and processes to support Council's effective decision making.
• Assist in developing, managing, and maintaining effective legislative, policy, and compliance frameworks to support good governance principles.
• Oversee the Council's fraud and corruption control framework, including support for fraud and corruption prevention.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Risk Management Framework, including the development and implementation of risk management strategies and business continuity plans.
• Ensure Council's compliance with statutory obligations for municipal and other government elections and coordinate the review of electoral structures and processes.

About You

You are a commercially aware and solutions-focused Governance professional, with a proven ability to operate in complexenvironments.

• High-level understanding of, and significant experience with legislation, policy and practices relevant to Local Government.
• Experience with development and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures across a multidiscipline organisation
• Track record of managing sensitive people matters with discretion, resilience and strong stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to flex style across all organisational levels
• Demonstrated capability to balance risk, compliance and commercial outcomes
• Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong organisational awareness
• Thorough knowledge of relevant supporting legislation in particular the Local Government Act

The Benefits

• High-impact role in shaping organisational culture and performance
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hybrid working

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Neil Williams on +61 0499483943, quoting reference JN -062025-40680. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com