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Governance Lead, Local Government

Southern Suburbs Perth Permanent AU$140,000 - AU$150,000 per year View Job Description
Local Government in WA is recruiting for a Governance Manager to lead, implement, maintain and optimise all Governance processes, working closely with internal legal, risk and audit functions and ensure governance is of a high standard.
  • Governance Manager for Local Government department in WA
  • Implement, maintain and optimise Governance activities

About Our Client

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Governance Lead to join a prominent local government in Western Australia. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing, maintaining, and optimising the governance frameworks that support the City's strategic goals, ensuring compliance, ethical standards, and operational alignment.

Job Description

  • Lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks, ensuring effective risk management and continuous improvement of governance processes.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive risk management across the organisation.
  • Provide expert legal and governance advice to internal departments, supporting informed decision-making and operational excellence.
  • Build capabilities in others, equipping teams with the necessary tools and resources to uphold governance standards.
  • Collaborate across departments to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the City's goals and objectives.



The Successful Applicant

  • A strong legal background with expertise in governance and risk management.
  • Proven ability to develop and optimise governance frameworks within a complex organisation.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance.
  • A proactive approach to risk mitigation and continuous improvement.



What's on Offer

  • Positive and collaborative team, with a fantastic reporting line to the General Counsel.
  • Excellent Superannuation scheme.
  • Flexibility
  • Opportunity to shape and develop processes.
Contact
Kate Castell
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6690734

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Location
Southern Suburbs Perth
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kate Castell
Job reference
JN-032025-6690734
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