Walgett Shire Council

Manager, Governance and Integrity

• Reporting to the GM, you will have the opportunity to shape this role and influence change
• Take responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all governance functions including internal audit, Enterprise Risk Management and IPR corporate reporting 
• Lead business improvement in your Unit looking at new and different effective solutions to manage your portfolio 
• No idea is a bad idea - we are keen to grow this area of our organisation and want someone with drive and enthusiasm

Walgett Shire is located in the Outback Region of NSW along the banks of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers. The Shire comprises several towns and villages; including Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri and covers an area of approximately 22,000 square kilometres. Each of the towns and villages have their own stories to tell and personalities to meet with the rural charm and country hospitality found everywhere.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced governance professional to join our Executive team. You will be a key role of influence within the organisation and enjoy implementing change including updated governance policies and procedures and provide specialist advice to the organisation in relation to procurement, GIPA, Code of Conduct and records management.

Lots of great people to work with, you will ideally be Degree qualified, have experience in a similar role, demonstrated ability to advise the Executive Leadership Team on governance and probity matters as they arise and be responsible for placing an increased emphasis on the governance function at Council. Business improvement, change management within your functional area, strong people leadership skills and just love rolling your sleeves up and making a huge difference to Council and its community are traits we are looking for.

You will play an integral role in leading and managing this functional area and be part of our transformation journey that we have recently embarked on with changes in culture, systems and processes just the start.

This is a great role full of opportunities for the right person who is looking to lead a talented team to support you. We are offering a competitive salary package in the vicinity of $145K per annum, subsidised housing, private use motor vehicle, five weeks annual leave, relocation assistance plus flexible working hours.

Applications should be made online through our website and all applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the role.

To obtain further information and download the candidate information pack, position description and selection criteria please go to our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms

 For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Local Government Management Solutions Senior Management Consultant, Peter Evans on 0414 193 770.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 6 May 2024.