Location: Yass, NSW
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Category: Corporate & Community
Closing Date: 1.03.26
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Governance & Risk Officer to provide support for corporate governance across council. This role delivers programs, projects and policy to improve Council Governance across all operations. The role also focusses on assisting with Council’s Return to Work function. We are seeking a motivated self- starter and someone who is a proficient communicator.
About the Role
You will work within the Corporate and Community Directorate to support effective governance and risk management across the organisation. This includes:
- Acting as Council’s Return to Work Coordinator.
- Assisting in developing and maintaining a WHS Management System.
- Implementation and coordination of Council’s governance framework ensuring Council meets all its statutory responsibilities.
- Supporting continual improvement of governance and risk processes, including delegations, policy review and complaint management
About you
- Tertiary qualifications at a minimum Certificate IV in a relevant discipline and/or extensive demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills, including high-level facilitation, consultation, negotiation and presentation skills
- Highly developed written skills including the capability to draft quality reports and Council policies.
- A highly developed understanding of organisation governance and risk functions.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing programs to achieve compliance.
Why join Yass Valley Council
- 9-day fortnight / rostered days off
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive team environment
Salary from $76,864.84 per year + 12 % super, depending on skills, experience and qualifications. Grade 14 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award