Ku-ring-gai Council

Team Leader Governance

Team Leader Governance

• Salary $113,894.10 to $132,116.36 p/a + super
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Team Leader Governance to guide a high-performing team. In this critical role, you will act as a trusted advisor, influence organisational integrity, support civic decision-making and strengthen public trust through contemporary governance practices.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the seamless operation of Council meetings, public forums and Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) meetings
• Provide expert advice to Councillors, senior leaders and staff on governance, privacy, information access (GIPA) and legislative compliance
• Champion Council's obligations under information access and privacy legislation, and manage complex information access applications and privacy matters
• Lead the development, review and improvement of policies, delegations, compliance frameworks and business processes to support best practice across Council
• Monitor governance performance, oversee statutory reporting and audits, and ensure Council meets its legislative obligations with integrity and transparency.
• Drive a culture of collaboration, service excellence and continuous improvement across the Governance team

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Business Law, Governance or a related discipline
• At least five years' experience in local government or a similar governance environment
• Strong knowledge of the GIPA Act, PPIP Act, Local Government Act and related governance legislation
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate a high-performing team
• Experience managing information access, privacy, governance or compliance functions, including formal GIPA applications
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home options
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Access to a wide range of learning, leadership development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual Health & Fitness reimbursement of up to $100 (subject to eligibility)
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Convenient Ku-ring-gai location with beautiful natural surroundings

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within thePosition Descriptionto be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more?Contact Chris Jones on 9424 0600

Closes:11:30pm, Monday 27 July 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer