Governance and Assurance Officer

Location: Drummoyne, Sydney



Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week
Rostered Days off – participation in Council’s + day fortnight scheme
Be part of a supportive and dynamic team


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.



About the role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Governance and Assurance Officer to join our Governance and Risk team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the high-quality technical and administrative functions of our Council, focusing on Governance, Assurance, and Risk Management areas. This role is central to ensuring the effective management and oversight of our internal audit program and the operation of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).



On a daily basis you will:

Provide exceptional technical and administrative support to the Governance and Risk team.
Assist in managing and overseeing the internal audit program.
Prepare reports, coordinate, and support the ARIC operations.
Maintain legislation-based systems and registers crucial to our governance framework.
Offer governance and assurance advice as needed.
Support the preparation and facilitation of Council Meetings, including logistics like room bookings and catering, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
Coordinate and complete specific projects as directed by the Manager of Governance and Risk.


About the person

You possess strong administrative and technical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
You are adept at managing multiple projects and can effectively coordinate meetings and events.
You have excellent communication skills and can prepare comprehensive reports and submissions.
You are a proactive team player, ready to offer advice and support across the governance and risk management areas.
A proven track record in governance, assurance, or a related field, ideally within a public sector or council environment will be highly regarded.


What’s on offer

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

Rostered Days Off (participation in a +-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
Significant leave benefits (+-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
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 Melissa Lee on 02 ++11 6335 or email melissa.lee@canadabay.nsw.gov.au.

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How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 25th August 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 +121 0076 or email april.mccarthy@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, women, and other diversity groups.

The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-1+ or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.

“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.