Status:
Contract, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Salary package:
$140,000 to $160,000 per annum, including superannuation (dependent upon qualifications and experience)
As one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional cities, the City of Albany is an innovative, progressive and considerate Local Government committed to providing exceptional service to the local community. Employing over 500 staff, and with a commitment to a diverse workforce, the City continues to create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to grow and succeed.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, experienced and strategic leader to join the City of Albany team in the position of Manager Governance and Risk.
This leadership role reports to the Executive Director Corporate and Commercial Services and is integral to ensuring the effective management of the City’s governance, risk management and procurement functions.
This dynamic role will see you responsible for:
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Working collaboratively across the organisation to embed good governance practices, strengthen governance capability and support a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement
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Leading and managing the Governance, Risk and Procurement teams, fostering a high-performing, customer-focused and compliant culture;
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Providing strategic advice and leadership to the Executive Management Team, Council and the organisation on governance, risk, compliance and procurement matters;
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Developing, implementing and maintaining contemporary governance frameworks, policies, systems and processes that support accountability, transparency and legislative compliance;
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Overseeing integrity and compliance functions, including complaints management, public interest disclosures, Freedom of Information reviews, delegations and authorisations frameworks;
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Facilitating internal and external audit activities and supporting the organisation’s continuous improvement and compliance obligations; and
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Providing strategic oversight of the City’s procurement function to ensure procurement activities are compliant, transparent, ethical and deliver value for money outcomes for the organisation and community.
To apply, please follow the submission instructions outlined in the Application Pack.
Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, your selection criteria must clearly address the key points outlined in the Application Pack.
If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Matthew Gilfellon, Executive Director Corporate and Commercial Services at [email protected] or on 6820 3092.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 13 July 2026
What We Offer:
The City offers some great benefits including flexible work arrangements to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Discounted or Free ALAC Memberships
- Festive leave days
- Employee recognition program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Novated Leasing (where applicable)
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
