Coordinator Governance & Risk

About the position:

The City is looking for a motivated professional to join our team as a Governance and Risk Coordinator. In this role, you will lead our Governance and Risk team, ensuring the effective coordination of corporate governance, risk management, and legal services within the Corporate Compliance branch.

This position is offered as a full-time permanent position to the successful applicant. 

Key accountabilities:

• Coordinate and report on the City’s governance systems which include, the compliance management plan, compliance calendar, risk management framework and insurance portfolio.
• Monitor legislation updates and inform Executive Management Team and operational branches of legislation which may impact City operations. Specific accountability of this role relates to Local Governance Act and regulations.
• Coordinate the City’s risk management framework, inclusive of reporting to the Executive Management Team and the Audit Committee relating to the City’s risk management systems.
• Fulfil the role as the City’s Freedom of information Coordinator and a Public Interest Disclosure Officer, conducting FOI application reviews and responses or PID investigations as required.
• Complete corporate compliance related Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing reviews and reporting as required.

Position requirements:

The City is seeking a Coordinator of Governance and Risk with demonstrated experience in governance, risk or legal services in government agencies. Ideally the successful applicant will possess a Degree in Law, Business or Risk and relevant experience, or lesser qualification with significant experience.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Coordinator Governance and Risk position has a salary starting from $ 111,883 per annum or $56.62 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

 Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website:
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Friday 21 March 2025.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Josephine Bianchi, Manager Corporate Compliance on 08 9956 6992.