- Full-time role (35 hours) with real work–life balance
- Join the leadership team shaping Council’s Corporate Services & Strategy direction
- Enjoy a competitive salary package with great employee benefits
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.
Lead the Future of Good Governance at the City of Canada Bay!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for governance excellence, risk leadership and driving organisational performance? The City of Canada Bay is searching for a Manager Governance, Risk and Strategy to champion the frameworks that keep our Council accountable, future-focused and delivering for our community.
In this key leadership position, you will:
- Drive the core of Council’s governance function, delivering high-quality agendas and minutes for Council and ARIC meetings with precision and integrity.
- Safeguard transparency through rigorous oversight of Council’s policies, procedures and delegations.
- Empower our people with expert training and advice on delegations and authorisations.
- Steer our Audit & Risk Management Framework, coordinate internal audit, and ensure compliance with key NSW local government regulations and guidelines.
- Oversee Council’s insurance portfolio to keep coverage robust, current and fit for purpose.
- Lead our Integrated Planning & Reporting framework, shaping corporate plans that guide long-term community success.
- Drive continuous improvement through our Service Review Program and champion business process optimisation across the organisation.
- Guide our Corporate Project Lead and accelerate strategic programs of work that deliver real impact.
If you’re a dynamic leader ready to build a culture of excellence, enhance organisational resilience and help shape a thriving, customer-centric council — we want to hear from you.
Bring your expertise. Shape our strategy. Lead with purpose.
To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Strong research, analysis and document preparation skills.
- Solid understanding of good governance and Council operations.
- Experience working in a political environment.
- Proven budget management capability.
- Skill in resolving sensitive and complex stakeholder issues.
- Expert knowledge of key Local Government legislation and guidelines.
- Broad knowledge of Privacy, GIPA, State Records and WHS requirements.
What’s on offer
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Pilates classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, and much, much more!)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Evan Hutchings at **************@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form below. Applications close 11:30pm, Wednesday, 3 December 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0*** or email ************@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.
Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.
This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.
