The City of Karratha is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Karratha is a vibrant and fast growing community and an economic powerhouse. With a strong industrial base across oil, gas and mining, breathtaking natural landscapes, rich Indigenous heritage and a welcoming community, Karratha offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle. Warm weather, outdoor adventure and a genuine work life balance make Karratha a highly sought after place to live and work.
The City of Karratha is seeking an experienced and strategic
Manager Governance & Risk
to lead the delivery of the City's governance, compliance and risk functions.
Reporting to the
Director Corporate Services
, this critical leadership role oversees Procurement & Contracts, Governance & Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Council Secretariat and Records Management. You will play a key role in ensuring the City meets its legislative, statutory and governance obligations while continuing to strengthen risk maturity, probity and organisational performance.
This is a high impact role working closely with Council, the Executive Leadership Team and key stakeholders, supporting sound decision making and best practice local government governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and continuously improve the City's Enterprise Risk Management Framework aligned to risk appetite
* Provide high level governance, probity and compliance advice across the organisation
* Oversee Council policy administration, delegations and statutory compliance
* Manage procurement, tendering and contract systems in line with legislative requirements
* Oversee Council Secretarial functions, including agendas, minutes and Council meeting procedures
* Support the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and internal audit activities
* Ensure effective delivery of Records Management, FOI and privacy obligations
* Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary governance and risk team
About You
You are a confident and collaborative governance professional with strong leadership capability and a deep understanding of the local government environment. You bring a strategic mindset, sound judgement and the ability to navigate complex legislative and compliance matters while building trusted relationships across Council and the organisation.
You will also bring:
* Demonstrated experience in governance, risk, compliance or procurement at a senior level
* Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act, regulations and governance frameworks
* Proven ability to lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
* Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk maturity
Qualifications & Experience
* Tertiary qualification in Law, Government Administration, Business or a related discipline
* Significant experience in a governance, risk or compliance leadership role, preferably within local government
* Current C Class Driver's Licence
* Satisfactory National Police Certificate
Why Join the City of Karratha?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping governance, risk and compliance outcomes in a dynamic and growing regional city. The City of Karratha offers a supportive leadership environment and a competitive employment package, including:
* Attractive base salary plus superannuation
* Housing allowance
* Six weeks annual leave
* Additional benefits and allowances
To apply:
If this role aligns with your career goals and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in Karratha, please contact
Andrew Tomich
on
or email
with your resume and cover letter.
Please email
for the candidate information pack.
Applications close: Wednesday 21 January