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Manager Governance, Legal and Risk

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Canberra, ACT
A$132,045.68-$145,912 p/a + 12% super
Government & Defence → Government - Local
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 3 days ago


Position Number: 1005 Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $132,045.68 - $145,912 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 19 of the QPRC Salary System 2025), plus potential performance-based progression.

Full time – 35 hours per week. RDO / flexible work arrangements applicable as well as leaseback vehicle.

Are you ready to lead governance, legal and risk for a modern, community-focused Council and drive effective and transparent decision-making across the organisation?

In this role you will:

· Maintain governance frameworks, manage internal audit and provide legal oversight.

· Lead policy review, delegations, insurance oversight, councillor support and elections coordination.

· Provide strategic advice to the General Manager and Executive, manage resources and budgets, and deliver mandatory training to staff, councillors and volunteers.

We are looking for someone who:

· Holds tertiary qualifications in governance/business or extensive relevant local government experience.

· Has proven skills in governance, investigations, GIPA, Public Interest Disclosures, risk and insurance, and strong communication.

· Is a practical leader who meets statutory timeframes, manages budgets/staff and holds a Class C driver’s licence.

Working with us: The successful candidate will help shape a modern, future-focused LGA and benefit from a supportive and diverse workplace with great work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Rebecca Ryan

General Manager

(02) 6285 6208

Closing date: 9:00am Monday, 8 September 2025


About Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Canberra, ACT, Australia
Government & Defence
501-1000 employees

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is the largest employer in our local government area with more than 520 staff employed across Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood and Captains Flat.

Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of the fastest growing inland regional centres in NSW and we are always updating our processes, plans and programs to support our community’s needs.

We are a diverse organisation with roles on our roads, in parks, at the pool or in an office and we run 39 key services which are broken up into 117 programs. These services meet the varied needs of our community from water and sewer connections and waste collections through to community events and libraries.

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