An easy 2.5 hours drive from Sydney CBD, Lithgow is located in the beautiful NSW Central Tablelands. The region's 21,000+ population enjoy all the benefits of a relaxed rural lifestyle, a broad range of facilities and resources, and a strong economic foundation built around mixed farming, agriculture and mining.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Governance, you will lead a team dedicated to ensuring Council operates to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and compliance. This role is pivotal in delivering Council's statutory obligations, risk frameworks, and internal audit programs, as well as driving continuous improvement across key business functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and enhancing Council's governance framework, ensuring legislative compliance and effective policy management.
• Leading the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and business continuity planning.
• Managing internal audit functions and providing strategic advice to the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee.
• Driving Work Health & Safety initiatives to ensure a safe, compliant workplace.
• Leading Council's procurement operations, ensuring strategic, efficient, and value-driven outcomes.
• Advising the Executive Leadership Team on governance, risk, and compliance matters to support strategic decision-making.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Risk Management, Governance, or Public Policy (postgraduate qualifications desirable).
• Extensive experience in governance, risk, and compliance within a complex organisation (Local Government experience advantageous).
• Strong capability in implementing Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks and managing audit processes.
• Proven leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop policies, reports, and recommendations with clarity and precision.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in strengthening organisational performance, shaping strategic risk culture, and supporting the delivery of vital community outcomes. You will join a collaborative leadership team committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact the Managing Director NSW, (02) 9277 7088. To download the comprehensive Candidate Information Pack visit mcarthur.com.au and enter ref J8110 in the job search function.

Applications close on 30th September, 2025.