Manager Governance & Corporate Performance
Tenure: Full time / Permanent
Location: Echuca
About us
Campaspe Shire is a dynamic rural community in northern Victoria, situated at the heart of one of the state's most diverse and productive agricultural and food processing regions. Renowned for its rich history, natural beauty, and close connection to the iconic Murray River, the Shire offers an appealing blend of favourable climate, vibrant culture, quality food and wine, and engaging events. These attributes continue to attract a growing number of visitors and new residents each year.
At Campaspe Shire Council, our people are central to achieving our Community Vision and building inclusive, connected, and liveable communities. We're proud of our high‑performing culture, guided by the values of respect, customer focus, teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability. With over 500 staff, we strive to deliver great outcomes and make time to celebrate our successes along the way.
About the role
As a key member of the Corporate Directorate, the Manager Governance & Corporate Performance will provide visionary and effective leadership to the Governance and Risk team and the Corporate Planner and strong management support to the Director Corporate.
Other key responsibilities include:
* Provide high level governance services across the organisation that are provided within budget and comply with relevant statutory obligations, regulations, codes, guidelines and Council policies and procedures.
* Manage the delivery of a corporate strategic planning framework to support Council to achieve its strategic objectives, integrating the Council Plan and other strategies.
* Oversee the delivery of Council's Risk Management Framework to promote the identification and assessments of risk and controls and ensure timely review and reporting of the operation of the framework, and Council's risk performance in line with its risk appetite.
* Oversee the management of Council's insurance portfolio and associated claims management.
About you
We are looking for a passionate leader who can contribute to a workplace culture that encourages and supports growth and development, creativity, diversity, and inclusion. With well‑developed leadership and people management skills you will efficiently promote change, provide the team clear objectives, and deliver outstanding outcomes through people.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant tertiary qualification with extensive experience in Governance, Corporate Strategic or Performance Planning, Risk, Insurance, or other relevant backgrounds.
* Sound knowledge of Local Government operating environment and legislative responsibilities.
* Experience with the implementation and coverage of insurance policies and procedures and risk management frameworks.
* Experience in establishing systems, procedures, and improvement processes.
* Demonstrated high‑level communication skills including report and letter writing skills.
* Valid Driver's Licence, National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
For more information, please contact Jo Bradshaw - Director on .
To apply or to view a copy of the position description:
Please visit the careers section on Council's website and follow the instructions.
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