Manager Governance

Are you passionate about good governance and dedicated to making a positive impact on your community?

Looking for a dynamic and diverse work environment within a supportive organisation?

Colac Otway Shire Council are seeking an exceptional individual to join their Senior Leadership team as Manager Governance.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

A highly influential role and reporting directly to the CEO, this is an exciting opportunity to work within the Executive Leadership Team, and with the Council and organisation to enhance good governance and integrity practices.

As an integral member of the senior leadership team, you will imbed a robust governance culture and improve governance processes and systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic advice and support to the Council, Mayor, and CEO on governance matters.
• Oversee the implementation and review of governance and risk management policies and procedures.
• Lead and embed a positive risk management culture and practices across the organisation.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement best practice governance processes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Governance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Leading the Council strategic planning processes including development of the long-term Community Vision and Council Plans.
• Ensure Mayor and Councillors are effectively inducted into their roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including peak government bodies.
• Research, write, edit and oversee submissions, correspondence and reports, as required.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience and capability to interpret and apply legislation, communicate this in plain language and engaging terms to a diverse staff group, Councillors and the community
• Highly developed leadership skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage a successful team.

• A highly developed knowledge and understanding of governance, risk management, corporate planning and reporting.

• Proven experience in local government, or a similar large, complex organisation with the desire to develop a strong knowledge of the requirements of the Local Government Act.

• A strong capacity for strategic thinking and highly developed analytical skills
• Strong relationship management expertise and experience in a political environment

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

To be successful in this role you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and an established career in Corporate Governance, or degree qualification in business administration, management, legal or a related discipline. You will be politically astute, responsive and innovative with the capacity to drive governance best practice, corporate strategy, organisational improvement and transparency.

Candidates with the energy and passion to deliver quality outcomes for our community will be rewarded with this sought-after role.

For a candidate pack or to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au referencing job number; J4819 in the Search Bar.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Jupp on (03) 9828 6565 or 0403 398 242.

Applications close: Sunday 10th March 2024