What you need to know
* Permanent full time – 70 hours per fortnight
* Package: $104,669 to $124,820 plus superannuation per annum
* Location: Grafton, NSW
* Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
* Benefits: flex time, access to fitness passport
About the role
Help shape the future of our Governance and Risk portfolio in one of the most beautiful regions in New South Wales.
Clarence Valley Council is an award‑winning council that values the contributions of staff so they are empowered to make a meaningful difference. We offer you a competitive salary, a leaseback vehicle, flexible working arrangements, a great culture, professional development and career growth opportunities to support you to deliver rewarding outcomes for our community.
If you are a skilled and motivated people leader with a passion for transparency, integrity, continuous improvement and risk management then this is a role you will truly enjoy
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Leading the Governance and Risk Team, the Coordinator will implement and monitor the Risk Management and Governance Framework to ensure a collaborative approach to compliance. They will drive proactive and innovative approaches in the Governance and Risk space that continuously improves Council's risk culture. The Coordinator will facilitate a cooperative approach to develop and monitor a schedule of service reviews across Council and provide advice on interpretation of legislation and policy to Council Officers.
Requirements
* Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
* Supply relevant certificates and licences
* Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up‑to‑date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. Demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
* Answer the target questions – maximum 300 words each:
o Q1. Describe how you have set goals for your own performance or for your team. What have you done in the past six months to ensure meeting these goals?
o Q2. Describe a time when you identified a problem with a business work process or task. How did you identify who needed to be involved in solving the problem and what was the result?
o Q3. How do you ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies?
Contact
Jess Kennedy, Manager Organisational Development – 0***.
Closing date
Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton office; however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to better deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
Previous applicants need not apply.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website .
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.
Equal Opportunity
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex‑service personnel.
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