Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
The Risk and Compliance Analyst will contribute to managing risk and compliance across DIT in collaboration with the DIT leadership team. This will involve leading DIT's risk and compliance annual program of work, regular reporting and providing ongoing support and guidance to the DIT leadership team to enable the team to deliver services that meet the risk appetite of the organisation and within compliance to all requirements.
The Risk and Compliance Analyst will advise and consult with stakeholders on compliance matters as well as schedule, perform and report on compliance and risk reviews. The position will work closely with other parts of Council to align DIT's risk and compliance outcomes with that of Council's.
About You
Candidates should possess substantial knowledge of customer service principles within an IT environment, maintain current awareness of relevant IT risk and compliance trends, and have proven experience developing and implementing DIT risk and compliance frameworks, audit programs, and policy governance. Strong capability in mentoring and influencing organisational risk culture is essential, along with experience managing DIT projects using a risk based approach and ensuring alignment with governance and compliance requirements. A background in policy development, training, and education programs for DIT risk and compliance is also required, as is familiarity with information management principles and spatial data systems.
You would need to demonstrate advanced analytical skills, including the ability to gather data from diverse sources and provide clear, actionable insights on compliance and risk exposures. A thorough understanding—or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge—of Council's structure, services, functions, and relevant regulatory and statutory requirements relating to DIT is important. Substantial knowledge of legislation governing Local Government operations, highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, strong negotiation and facilitation abilities, and creative problem-solving in complex environments are all key attributes. A strong ethical approach and commitment to maintaining confidentiality are essential.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are highly desirable, supported by a minimum of five years' experience in ICT risk, compliance, or governance roles.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 18th February 2026
What We Offer
17.5% annual leave loading
Up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Natural Disaster Leave
Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Learning and Development opportunities
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.
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