- Band 7, Starting salary $106,343 plus superannuation

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable Governance and Risk Advisor to provide expert risk, governance and integrity leadership across the organisation.

You will play a pivotal role in developing organisational capability, supporting effective decision-making, and ensuring systems and processes align with legislative requirements and good governance principles.

You will lead governance programs and provide oversight of internal audit activities, risk management frameworks, integrity processes and governance functions.

In this role, you will also:

- Build organisational capability through coaching, training and practical support to leaders and staff
- Manage and coordinate the internal audit function and support the Audit and Risk Committee
- Prepare insightful reports, briefings and recommendations
- Lead secretariat functions for a range of meetings
- Oversee integrity management processes including conflicts of interest, Personal Interests Returns and governance registers.
- Deliver strategic governance and risk management projects

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Significant knowledge and experience in governance, risk management, integrity or compliance
- Demonstrated ability to provide trusted advice with exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Experience leading projects, coordinating stakeholder groups and delivering outcomes while meeting deadlines
- A strong understanding of local government and its compliance obligations
- A collaborative and proactive approach,



with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement

This role requires a police records check.

- Annual salary increases (next increase in October 2026 to $109,533) | Annual leave loading
- Flexible and hybrid work options |Full time position | Secure and stable employment
- Contribute to our community | Values based organisation | Discounted gym memberships

Visit our Employee Benefitswebsitefor more of our benefits.

Position Description

Please view the position description and detailed position demands document in “Job Attachments”

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contactCecilia Connellan, Coordinator Governance & Integrity, 0436 641 ***.

About Us

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a outstanding time to join us!

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📌 Governance and Risk Advisor (Bendigo)
🏢 City of Greater Bendigo
📍 Bendigo