Manager - Corporate Governance
Job No:
NSYD541
Location:
North Sydney
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.
The role
As Service Unit Manager – Corporate Governance, reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will lead Council’s corporate governance, risk, and compliance functions and manage a team of 13. You will support the Mayor and Councillors through effective induction, professional development, and well-run decision-making forums. You will oversee Council and committee meetings, manage agendas and minutes, and ensure decisions meet legislative and governance requirements.
You will lead Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework and ensure strong alignment between strategy, business planning, and reporting. You will also oversee enterprise risk management, internal audit, and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).This role plays a key part in protecting Council’s reputation and integrity. You will champion ethical behaviour, transparency, access to information, and fraud and corruption prevention across the organisation.
This role will work closely with the CEO, Executive Team, Directors, and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
This leadership role will suit someone who is comfortable operating at a senior level, but who also understands the detail and discipline required to make governance work in practice with practical, clear and trusted advice.
The person
The ideal person is an experienced governance professional with strong judgement and high integrity.
You understand local government in NSW and are confident working with elected officials or boards and can interpret legislation, translate it into clear advice, and apply it in real-world situations.
To be successful, you will have experience in leading teams, building capability, and improving systems. You know how to balance compliance with good decision-making and culture.
You are organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing competing priorities through taking ownership and setting a strong example.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role.
This position requires a Police Clearance and is a requirement of the recruitment process.
Applications close Friday, 30 January 2026, however interviews will begin as suitable applications are received. Don’t wait to apply – we’re ready to meet the right person as soon as possible.
Salary on offer is approximately: $140,000–$170,000 pa (negotiable based on experience) + 12% superannuation
35 hours per week
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North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
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