Manager Governance

Manager Governance | Armidale Regional Council
Armidale Regional Council is seeking an experienced and engaged Manager Governance to lead Council’s corporate governance, records and risk management function.
Reporting to the Chief Officer Corporate and Community you will provide specialist advice, direction, and leadership across the organisation in a strong partnership with Chief Officers and business unit Managers.
The Manager Governance leads a capable team that delivers organisational planning and drives business improvement through governance frameworks while ensuring records are effectively maintained.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning efforts, aligning the Operational Plan with the Community Strategic Plan (CSP).
• Act as a trusted advisor supporting Executive decision-making, ensuring compliance and alignment with legislation and policy.
• Develop and maintain the Legislative Compliance Framework and delegated authority systems.
• Manage and enhance the Council's Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including strategy development and internal audit function.
• Facilitate drafting, adoption, and implementation of Integrated Planning and Reporting documents, while managing Records Management System for operational needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role leading the governance function, preferably in a local government context.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpretation and application of legislation and relevant industry standards.
• High level experience in stakeholder engagement with elected members, executive leadership, staff, and members of the community to resolve high priority, and often sensitive and complex matters.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to role model core values and desired behaviours including coaching and mentoring staff and creating a strong customer focused culture.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, law, or significant relevant experience.

Working and Living in the Region
Armidale Regional Council is in the beautiful New England Region of New South Wales (NSW) approximately 460km north of Sydney. With approximately 29,900 residents, the region boasts a diverse economic landscape of industries such as education, agriculture, vineyards, and technology, contributing to the sustained growth, prosperity, and development of the region into the future.
How to Apply

Please visit www.leadingroles.com.au to download the candidate information package to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.
Applications close 5pm Monday 18 March 2024.