Manager Governance and Risk

• Rare senior management opportunity to oversee the full range of Governance, Risk and Commercial Property areas
• Join a progressive lower north shore council boasting an engaged and vibrant community
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total package up to $215,000 pa incl. super, market and car allowances, plus phone, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.  

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Manager Governance and Risk you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your wealth of expertise in the area of Governance and Risk to provide a compliance-focused mix of professional, advisory and administrative services to internal and external stakeholders of Council.

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

The team you will lead is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to Fitness Passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will lead, inspire and manage Council’s Governance, Enterprise Risk and Commercial Property sections, including staff and budget, to achieve the outcomes identified in MOSPLAN (Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program Operational Plan).

You will contribute to the development and management of Council-wide policies, programs and provide input to the Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) suite of documents and corporate projects with a particular focus on continuous improvement to ensure a culture of good governance is embedded into Council.

You will oversee and coordinate additional corporate governance functions, such as the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC), GIPA, Public Interest Disclosures, and act as Council’s Privacy Officer under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA).

This position is also responsible for managing Council’s commercial property portfolio, insurance program and any claims received by Council, and issuing certificates under Section 88G of the Conveyancing Act.

To view the full Position Description, please click here.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

With relevant tertiary qualifications and significant experience operating at a senior level in local government, you will have the ability to think and plan strategically while leading, creating and managing a high-performing team with a strong customer focus.

You will have experience in managing corporate governance, risk management and understanding of commercial property, underpinned by a thorough knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

Your strong negotiation and problem-solving skills and project management skills will further contribute to your success in the role.

This position is subject to a National Police Check and a suite of additional background checks undertaken by Council.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only).
• For further information about the role, please contact Craig Bennett, Director Corporate Services and Public Officer, on 9978 4003 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.

Applications close:    11:59pm, 24 August 2025

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.