Manager Corporate Compliance

About the position:

The position of Manager Corporate Compliance is a key influential advisor to Managers, Directors and the CEO at the City. This role is responsible for managing, developing and continuously improving the Governance, Procurement and Risk and ensuring a high-quality service delivery to all areas of the organisation, closely aligned to the strategic priorities of the City.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide strategic and effective leadership of teams and officers that provide or facilitate the provision of governance, procurement, risk management and legal services to the City.
• Plan, facilitate and oversee the establishment and effective maintenance of formal records, registers and processes that are required to ensure Council, Councillor and City Administration compliance with all mandatory provisions of Local Government legislation.
• Responsible for formal reporting of Compliance in accordance with Local Government legislation, regulations and formal guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring that the City defines and actively manages its risk profile and implements treatment plans to mitigate its risks.
• Assume overall monitoring responsibility for the City’s insurance scheme including an effective claims management system for the purpose of recording, managing and monitoring claims against the City.
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Council Election process and polls and referenda.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Paul Radalj, Director Corporate Services on 08 9956 6626.

Position requirements:

The successful applicant will ideally hold a degree in Business Management, Law or Risk and/or relevant field and relevant experience, or lesser qualification with significant experience. Additionally, applicants should have significant experience in managing multi-disciplined professional teams delivering internal corporate compliance services.

Applicants who have comprehensive knowledge, skills and extensive experience in a similar role but do not have formal qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract. A salary package of up to $182,428.27 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 27 Annual Leave days
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Friday 31 January 2025.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER