Coordinator

Exposure and coordination to a broad range of governance activities
Opportunity to grow your career
Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements available

Reporting to the Manager Governance & Risk, the Coordinator Integrity & Governance plays an integral role in ensuring sound governance and integrity systems are operating effectively and efficiently across Council’s operations and embedded into corporate processes and service delivery.

The Coordinator Integrity & Governance provides expert advice and leads the development and implementation of governance and integrity strategies, policies, systems and procedures to support corporate objectives, meet legislative requirements, manage risk and promote a culture of ethical and transparent decision making and business practice.

About this opportunity

Working collaboratively with Governance & Risk team and more broadly across the organisation, the role will:

• coordinate the ongoing development and implementation of an effective policy framework to comply with the Local Government Act 2020 and other statutory requirements and industry best practice,
• Monitor and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation’s integrity framework including Privacy and Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Fraud and Disclosures of Interests.
• coordinate an effective corporate planning process including development of and reporting on the Council plan and other key strategies
• oversee the risk management framework including the policy, risk appetite, risk review and risk register update processes
• coordinate the internal and external audit program, including providing secretariat support to Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience of governance, risk management and integrity matters, preferably within the local government and/or public sector.
• Proven ability to monitor and coordinate ongoing performance reporting processes for corporate plans, strategies and action plans.
• Experience supporting and providing secretariat services to a committee such as an Audit and Risk Committee.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and demonstrated business writing and policy drafting skills.
• Strong ethical understanding and an ability to maintain confidential information, protect privacy and support others to do the same.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, including the opportunity to work from home, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Amanda Vogt, Manager Governance & Risk on (03) 5772 0***.

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission
• by email to ***@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 7 April 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer to
• Provides evidence of a valid drivers licence as the role requires travel within and surrounding the Shire.