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 environment
- 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 environment 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 strong work ethic, and is committed to supporting Council's goals and objectives.

What we Offer

Salary and Conditions:

- Salary range: $3,414.54 to $3,670.63 per fortnight
- Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
- Position classified at Grade 11 within Council's Salary Structure.
- Employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Employee Benefits

- 76-hour fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (9-day fortnight)
- 2 weeks sick leave per year
- 1 week of MyLeave
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12%
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Workplace flexibility (reduced hours)

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Council is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers a range of health initiatives, which may include;

- Wellness programs
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Skin checks
- Hearing checks
- Respiratory health checks
- Annual flu vaccination program

Applications Close at 4:30pm on Friday, 04 September 2026

Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lachlan Shire Council reserves the right to extend the advertising period or withdraw this advertisement without notice.

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📌 Governance & Risk Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Lachlan Shire Council
📍 New South Wales