Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a motivated and professional Governance & Risk Officer to join our Finance & Governance team.

This full-time position is responsible for supporting Council's governance, risk management, audit, compliance and information access functions. The position also develops, implements and monitors governance and risk frameworks to ensure legislative compliance, organisational accountability and continuous improvement across Council operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:
Demonstrated experience in a comparable role for at least 2 years, that will enable the cross transfer of skills to Local Government
Relevant experience with Audit Risk and Improvement Committees and the Internal Audit function
The ability to work independently to implement governance and risk strategies
Demonstrated ability to develop Governance and Risk Frameworks and experience in developing risk management strategies at the operational level




Substantial knowledge and ability to interpret and apply legislation including knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act and associated regulations
The ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality in a politically sensitive setting
Highly developed organisational and time management skills to meet legislative and organisational timeframes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report, policy and procedure writing
A current Class C Driver Licence
A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.

Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. We are seeking a candidate who shares our values, demonstrates a solid work ethic, and is committed to supporting Council's goals and objectives.

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