Director Governance

Location: melbourne
Salary: $200000 - $230000 per annum
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Rohan McMaster
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.  At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the CEO, the Director, Governance is a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation achieves its statutory obligations, risk is anticipated and managed, and decisions made by the Council are well informed.  Leading the governance team, this wide ranging role provides critical support and guidance to multiple areas of the organisation, requiring significant collaboration, people leadership and stakeholder management skills. 

Specifically, your role will have responsibilities including but not be limited to:
  • Leading a team of subject matter experts where you foster empowerment and ensure the organisational values are at the fore
  • Providing strategic advice to Council, CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure they are supported in their roles
  • Implementing a best practice risk management framework and managing the Council’s Internal Audit program
  • Providing monthly dashboard reports including performance indicators and metrics
  • Managing the annual plan and budget, Council plan, Annual Report, and Local Government Performance Reporting framework
  • Managing the conduct of elections and by-elections in accordance with the statutory framework and Council policy 
For best success in this role, you will have gained a number of years’ experience in leading best practice governance and be able to demonstrate knowledge of statutory roles and responsibilities of local government.   Additionally, experience across areas such as risk management, corporate reporting, compliance and insurance would be highly desirable.  Working in a complex and political environment, you will possess excellent interpersonal skills which allow you to successfully negotiate and persuade whilst using high levels of discretion at all times.  In return you will be working in a role with a significant profile where your expertise and guidance will be called upon by a wide range of internal stakeholders and external contacts. 

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from experienced leaders who live the same values and have a commitment to empower a workforce where people feel connected, safe and supported so that they can be at their best and deliver great outcomes for the community.

For more information on this unique opportunity to join ‘Team Melbourne’ please contact Rohan McMaster at Six Degrees Executive on 0484 012 488 or apply now with your Cover Letter and most recent CV.

Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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