Senior Integrity Governance Officer

• Picton location
• Permanent Full Time
• Salary commencing from $104,598 per annum + 12% Superannuation
• 35-hour week
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions and Working from Home arrangements

About the opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Governance professional to join the team in the position of Senior Integrity Governance Officer. Reporting to the Manager Governance, Integrity and Ethics you will lead a small team to coordinate Council’s integrity and ethical framework across Council with the focus of ensuring better practice, complaints management and legislative compliance.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in complaints management, investigations, public interest disclosures or integrity-related roles within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to triage, assess risk, allocate and monitor complaints and investigations to ensure timely, procedurally fair and effective resolution.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of relevant NSW legislation including the Local Government Act 1993, Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 and Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, review and develop policies and procedures, and prepare high-quality reports and briefing materials.
• Experience identifying systemic issues, trends and control weaknesses arising from complaints or disclosures, and implementing governance or process improvements.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities while having a high level of discretion, integrity and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive matters.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us and Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

· Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program

· Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program

· Participate in our Educational Assistance Program

· Your wellbeing matters – be connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs

· Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Melissa Sutton, Manager Governance, Integrity and Ethics, 4677 9620.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday 6 July, 2026

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.

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