Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. Creating this improved future is underpinned by an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure, and facilities. The Council are in a strong financial position and play an important role in enhancing this thriving economy.Few places can claim to be as influential in shaping Australia as Cloncurry. Birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and destination of the first Qantas flight - Cloncurry is a community that celebrates outback life. Popularly known as the "Friendly Heart of the Great Northwest", Cloncurry has the feel of a western town with the progressiveness of a modern community. The 'Curry', as it is affectionately known by locals, is 120km east of Mount Isa and 400km south of the Gulf of Carpentaria. OBJECTIVE OF THIS ROLELead the continuous improvement of systems and processes to achieve the corporate objectives of good governance, compliance, risk management, insurance and information management. The role will be responsible for the development of best practice strategic governance initiatives aligned to Council’s Corporate and Operational Plan objectives. The position will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a range of outputs with input from Officers across Council Directorates.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLEThis outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not all encompassing:Records Management- Promote the use of approved business systems across the organisation for the retention of all business records.Governance & Compliance- Develop, manage and continually improve Council’s overall governance frameworks to ensure that a culture of good governance is embedded in all Council’s functions.- Manage Council’s Audit & Risk Committee and Council’s internal audit function.- Manage Council’s risk exposure through the implementation of an effective Risk Management Framework and building "a risk aware culture" within Council.- Administer Council’s fraud and corruption management framework.- Internal controls: working with CEO, Directors and Officers to implement improved reporting on internal controls.- Strategic and Operational Risk Register: coordinate quarterly updates in relevant departmental areas.- Contribute to the development of corporate documents such as the Annual Report- Operational Plan: coordinate quarterly updates for Corporate Services department- Policy development and review: working with relevant Officers to establish, monitor and review Council policies to ensure that an appropriate suite of policies, strategies and plans are available to enable Council to meet its legislative and corporate requirements and objectives.- Website compliance: complete audit of Council’s website to ensure all regulatory required content is available. Risk Management & Systems- Implement the Risk Management Framework and processes in accordance with relevant ISO standards.- Facilitate the identification and management of strategic and operational risks across the organisation.- Advise management of compliance risks in terms of relevant legislation and standards and the action necessary to manage these risks.- Build a risk aware culture across the Council that ensures risks are actively identified and treated and opportunities maximised.- Liaise with Internal Audit to address key areas of risk to be reviewed as part of the Annual Internal Audit Plan. QualificationsMandatory:A current Police clearance Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Law or other relevant discipline.Experience in corporate governance and compliance within a Local Government environment or similar organisation.Hold and maintain an unrestricted C class driver’s license. Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment immediately should a suitable candidate apply. Applications Close Tuesday 30th September 2022 at 5:00pm PD Governance & Risk Coordinator AUDCloncurry4824