Governance & Risk Officer

Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a motivated and professional Governance & Risk Officer to join our Finance & Governance team.

This full-time position is responsible for supporting Council's governance, risk management, audit, compliance and information access functions. The position also develops, implements and monitors governance and risk frameworks to ensure legislative compliance, organisational accountability and continuous improvement across Council operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Demonstrated experience in a comparable role for at least 2 years, that will enable the cross transfer of skills to Local Government Relevant experience with Audit Risk and Improvement Committees and the Internal Audit functionThe ability to work independently to implement governance and risk strategiesDemonstrated ability to develop Governance and Risk Frameworks and experience in developing risk management strategies at the operational levelSubstantial knowledge and ability to interpret and apply legislation including knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act and associated regulationsThe ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality in a politically sensitive environmentHighly developed organisational and time management skills to meet legislative and organisational timeframesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including report, policy and procedure writingA current Class C Driver LicenceA high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsThe ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.

Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. We are seeking a candidate who shares our values, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is committed to supporting Council's goals and objectives.

What We Offer

Salary and Conditions:

Salary range: $3,414.54 to $3,670.63 per fortnightStarting salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience.Position classified at Grade 11 within Council's Salary Structure.Employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Employee Benefits

76-hour fortnight with a Rostered Day Off (9-day fortnight) 2 weeks sick leave per year 1 week of MyLeave Employer superannuation contribution of 12%Professional development and training opportunitiesWorkplace flexibility (reduced hours)

Health And Wellbeing Benefits

Council is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers a range of health initiatives, which may include;

Wellness programsHealth and wellbeing initiativesSkin checksHearing checksRespiratory health checksAnnual flu vaccination program

Position Description

To learn more about the role, please download and review the Position Description.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Karen Pegler on (02) 6895 1900.

To Apply

Complete the application form below and attach your resume and copies of your relevant qualifications. You must also attach a covering letter to support your application; maximum length 2 pages.

Applications Close at 4:30pm on Friday, 04 September 2026

Lachlan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact Human Resources on (02) 6895 1900.

Lachlan Shire Council reserves the right to extend the advertising period or withdraw this advertisement without notice.