Frankston City Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and influential leader to join us in the newly created position of Manager Governance, Procurement and Risk.

This role brings together several critical organisational functions and provides a unique opportunity to shape how Council approaches governance, enterprise risk, procurement, contract management, information management and privacy.

We are looking for a contemporary leader who can establish clear direction, strengthen organisational capability and create practical frameworks that support confident, ethical and well-informed decision-making.

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay, where the beach meets the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community offering a vibrant lifestyle alongside growing economic and arts sectors.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and future-focused thinking are encouraged. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team.

About the position

Reporting to the Chief People and Integrity Officer, the Manager Governance, Procurement and Risk will lead a multidisciplinary department comprising three core service areas:

- Governance and Risk
- Contracts and Procurement
- Information Management and Privacy

As the Manager of this newly created department, you will have the opportunity to bring these complementary portfolios together as one connected, accessible and high-performing organisational service.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Councillors and leaders across Council, you will provide trusted advice and practical leadership that strengthens governance maturity, manages organisational risk, improves commercial outcomes and protects Council’s information.

Your key areas of focus will include:

Governance and Risk

- Lead contemporary governance, statutory compliance, enterprise risk and assurance frameworks.
- Provide trusted and authoritative advice to Councillors, executive leaders and the broader organisation.
- Strengthen organisational accountability, ethical decision-making and risk capability.

Contracts and Procurement

- Lead Council’s procurement and contract management frameworks, supporting probity, compliance and value for money.
- Improve procurement planning, commercial decision-making and contract performance.
- Build the capability and confidence of leaders and contract owners across Council.

Information Management and Privacy

- Provide strategic oversight of records, information management, privacy and information access.
- Strengthen information governance, compliance and responsible information-handling practices.




- Support the organisation to manage information in a secure, accurate and accessible way.

Across these portfolios, you will build an integrated and responsive service that provides clear frameworks, trusted advice and practical support to enable Council’s people and services to succeed.

About you

You are an experienced, values-driven leader who brings strong governance, commercial or risk expertise and the ability to lead across a broad professional portfolio.

You understand that effective governance is not simply about compliance. It is about creating clarity, strengthening accountability and enabling the organisation to make informed and defensible decisions.

You bring a practical and collaborative leadership style, together with the confidence to provide clear and courageous advice, navigate complexity and constructively challenge where required.

You will bring:

- Extensive senior leadership experience within a large or complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience leading governance, risk, procurement, contract management, information management or related professional functions.
- Solid knowledge of contemporary governance, legislative compliance and organisational risk practices.
- Commercial acumen and experience supporting sound procurement and contract management outcomes.
- The ability to interpret complex legislative, governance, risk and commercial information and communicate it clearly in plain language.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or improving organisational frameworks, systems and services.
- Highly developed relationship-building, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive matters with integrity, discretion and political acumen.
- A collaborative leadership approach and demonstrated ability to develop multidisciplinary teams.
- The ability to lead organisational change and build capability across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in governance, law, business, commerce, procurement, risk management or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about making governance practical and accessible and helping the organisation achieve strong, transparent and sustainable outcomes for the community.

Why join Frankston City Council?

This is a significant opportunity to establish and lead a newly created department with organisation-wide influence.





You will have the opportunity to:

- Shape the direction and operating model of a newly created department.
- Bring together Governance and Risk, Contracts and Procurement, and Information Management and Privacy as one connected service.
- Strengthen governance, risk and commercial capability across the organisation.
- Influence significant organisational decisions and provide advice at the highest levels of Council.
- Lead and develop an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Establish practical frameworks that improve accountability, consistency and organisational performance.
- Work closely with the Chief People and Integrity Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Councillors and leaders across Council.
- Contribute to an organisation focused on becoming Kinder, Fairer and Smarter .

As an employee of Frankston City Council, you may also have access to benefits including:

- A flexible and hybrid working model.
- Flexible working hours.
- Professional and career development opportunities.
- Purchased leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid Christmas shutdown leave.
- Free onsite parking at the Civic Centre.
- Employee assistance program.
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

Further information

This is a full-time Senior Officer contract position.

Applications close on Monday, 5 October 2026at 11:55pm.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the Bunurong people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disability.

We encourage candidates to speak with us about any workplace adjustments or additional support they may require during the recruitment process, as well as how the role may support flexibility.

Child safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child-protected environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse.

Pre-employment requirements

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in Australia, certified copies of relevant qualifications, a current Victorian driver licence and Working with Children Check. They must also be willing to complete a pre-employment health declaration and undertake a National Police Records Check.

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