Town of Mosman Park

Manager Governance and Risk

• Full-time permanent role
• Salary range $122,000- $135,000 per annum
• Flexible work arrangements
• Reports directly to the CEO

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, our Manager Governance and Risk plays an influential leadership and strategic role across the organisation by providing advice and expertise to our Mayor, Councillors and Executive Leadership Team.

Our Manager Governance and Risk will also initiate, drive, and influence the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-level strategies, policies, projects, and initiatives to implement best practices and innovative solutions for the Council and the Mosman Park community.

About you

We’re looking for a natural leader who is emotionally intelligent and driven by continuous improvement to help steer the Town of Mosman Park in an exciting direction and deliver upon the community’s aspirations.

We have created a vision for the future and a strategy to get there. Now, we need someone to take the wheel and drive transformational change for the Town and our community.

Guided by your leadership and a passion to share your knowledge, you will lead and inspire an agile, innovative, cohesive, and high-achieving team by promoting and delivering excellent internal and external customer service and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the CEO in developing, monitoring, and reviewing the Town’s integrated planning and reporting framework documents in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Manage and mentor a small team to undertake all governance, risk and records functions at the Town.
• Manage the Corporate Business Plan reporting process and assist with an annual business plan review.
• Attend Council or governing body meetings to provide advice or present findings in reports
• Closely monitor the Local Government Act, Regulations, and other relevant legislation to ensure compliance.
• Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risk.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant Business/Legal/Local Government Management tertiary qualifications.
• Extensive experience in managing compliance with governance requirements in a statutory environment, with detailed knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995, regulations and risk practices.
• Experience with preparing Council meeting agendas and minutes, meeting procedures, risk management and record-keeping obligations, preferably in a Local Government context.
• Experience in managing staff at a senior leveland being able to develop a high-performing team.  
• High-level problem-solving, research and analytical skills with experience in managing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Superannuation co-contribution (subject to individual contribution).
• 17.5% leave loading.
• Two extra days of leave each year (Local Government holiday).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness program, including an Employee Assistance Program.

About the Town of Mosman Park

We are a small, vibrant and progressive local government. Mosman Park is located approximately 14km from Perth CBD and a stone’s throw from Fremantle. Our community is uniquely made up of diverse neighbourhoods that are positioned between the picturesque Indian Ocean and the beautiful shores of the Swan River.

At the Town of Mosman Park, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our collaborative culture is underpinned by our values of Accountability, Connection and Excellence.

As an equal opportunity employer, we know our strength comes from diversity, and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

Chat to us

If you have any questions about the role, ring us for a confidential chat with our People and Culture team on 9383 6600 or email jobs@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au

How to apply

The position description is on our website for further information about the role.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the position and briefly explaining why you should be considered for the role.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8 November 2024

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews before this date.