* Lead a Governance function that ensures statutory compliance
* Shape culture and capability and guide a dedicated team across Governance, Legal and Risk functions
* Contribute directly to the social, cultural, economic and wellbeing priorities of a growing and dynamic City
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport. Greater Dandenong City Council are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. Greater Dandenong City Council recognise their staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to its community and the achievement of its long-term vision. They invest in the development of their people, and strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy and Corporate Services, this role plays a vital part in helping Council operate with transparency, integrity and confidence. A key leadership role, you will drive excellence in governance, legal compliance, integrity and risk management across Council. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure Council meets its statutory and legislative obligations while fostering a culture of accountability, ethical practice and purpose-driven performance. In this pivotal role, you will oversee governance processes, legal services, risk management and child safety initiatives, while ensuring our governance foundations remain strong and contemporary. You'll provide expert advice to Executives, Councillors and community stakeholders, helping the organisation navigate complex or sensitive matters with professionalism and clarity. Your leadership will set the tone for collaboration, integrity and high performance, bringing our REACH values to life through your actions and decisions.
To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Governance leader with relevant qualifications in Business Management or a related field. You'll bring a strong track record guiding teams across Governance, Legal and Risk within a public-sector environment, along with demonstrated experience developing and implementing contemporary risk frameworks. You will be confident leading through change, communicating effectively, preparing reports and budgets, and handling confidential information with integrity and discretion. Above all, you will be someone who leads with purpose, builds strong relationships and is committed to strengthening good governance across the organisation.
This role will help shape a positive culture where people feel empowered to do their best work and understand what good compliance looks like, by developing and implementing modern, fit-for-purpose risk frameworks that support informed decision-making and strengthen organisational resilience.
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