Governance and Risk Officer

• Rare opportunity to work across the full range of corporate governance, risk and insurance functions 

• Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council 

• 2 x Full-time permanent opportunities with Rostered Day Off program 

• Base annual salary from $88,257 to $109,776, plus 12% superannuation, 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 Governance and Risk Officer, you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting sound decision-making, accountability and effective risk management across the organisation. 

These roles provides the opportunity to apply your governance, local government administration, risk and insurance expertise to support Council meetings, the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, statutory reporting, legislative compliance and Council’s insurance program. 

Mosman Council has a close-knit culture, with networking and collaboration encouraged across 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. 

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.  

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

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced governance professional seeking a varied local government role with organisation-wide impact. 

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 provide a wide range of corporate governance functions to the Council. Key focus of the position is preparation of the agenda and minutes for the monthly Council meetings and the quarterly Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) Meetings.

It has a strong focus on internal and external customer service, communication and public relations and the support of excellent corporate governance.

In addition, you will also be responsible for Council’s insurance portfolio and public liability claims made against Council, in conjunction with the insurance mutual and service providers.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant hands-on experience in business or office administration, including demonstrated experience supporting governance requirements in a local government environment. 

You will have sound knowledge of legislation applicable to local government, together with experience in Council meeting procedures, business paper systems, risk management, public liability and general insurance matters. 

You will be an excellent communicator and collaborative team member, with strong digital capability, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience will be highly regarded. 

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 
• For further information about the role, please contact Gwen Hughes, Manager Governance and Risk, during business hours on 02 9978 4010 for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description. 

Applications close:    11.59pm, 27 November 2026  
 

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