Executive Manager Governance and Commercial Services

Job Description

Executive Manager Governance and Commercial Services Business Services | Regional WA Position No: 026/2025Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Full-time | 5-year Fixed Term Contract Are you looking for an organisation that is values-led? A vibrant community amid breathtaking natural beauty that makes a real difference to the lives of everyday Australians. We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. We are family-friendly and embrace flexible working conditions. With its stunning coastline and waterways, Mandurah was named ‘Australia’s Top Tourism Town’ in 2023. If you are an experienced professional driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving City committed to organisational excellence, look no further. We are a forward-thinking Local Government Authority dedicated to providing exceptional support and services. In this role, which is offered as a full-time 5-year fixed term contract, you will lead and develop your team which includes Governance and Legal Services, Commercial Services and Risk and Compliance, to ensure strategic and operational management objectives are met. Your leadership will be pivotal in achieving our strategic, financial, operational, and statutory objectives while fostering a positive workplace culture. Imagine a future with us The City of Mandurah (the City) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone. At the City, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At the City you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential. But enough about us, let’s talk about you You will be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership in developing and managing the City’s Corporate Governance, legal services and information management services to ensure organisational transparency, accountability and compliance with statutory obligations. Providing a strategic focus and leadership in the delivery of commercial services, including procurement, contracts and property services, for the City to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, City policies and procedures. Providing leadership to the organisation on the integration of City’s Risk Management Framework, Business Continuity Plan and City’s Strategic Internal Audit framework to support continuous improvement of the City’s services. You will have a passion for upskilling the People Leaders in your team to coach and mentor their teams and assist them to implement initiatives that drive culture, engagement and performance. In addition, you will understand team dynamics and key business priorities to provide advice and support to your People Leaders on effectively managing their teams. What impact will you make? Strategic Leadership: Lead, develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic plans to achieve business objectives. You will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort. Operational Excellence: Promote continuous service improvement, compliance, risk management and customer satisfaction through effective management of resources and assets. Financial Management: Oversee the achievement of annual financial objectives for your area. Quality Assurance: Ensure the City’s compliance with legislative requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain effective relationships across the City working to best practice standards and displaying a high degree of professionalism. Policy Development: Create and implement governance policies and strategies that promote ethical and productive workplace behaviour. Team Leadership: Encourage open communication and empower and build the capabilities of your team. What you will bring to the team Degree relevant to the duties of this position i.e. in law, business management or corporate governance related field. 10 years knowledge and experience of commercial/contract law, governance and/or procurement services. Highly developed financial management skills for budget preparation and control. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation relating to procurement, governance, property and local government. Providing advice and guidance in management of conflict and performance issues with contractors, including negotiating outcomes that are commercially sound and with the City’s risk appetite. Extensive experience in leading the integration of risk management and governance frameworks within an organisation. Ability to lead and think strategically. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement governance and compliance systems. Proven leadership skills. High level of interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills. Highly developed dispute resolution and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team. Commitment to self-improvement and professional development. Must be detail oriented, with the ability to handle multiple assignments promptly and effectively and to direct staff. Ability to work across organisation, build partnerships and foster a collaborative work environment. Demonstrated ability to work calmly in a fast-paced team environment while effectively managing multiple projects. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality to deal appropriately with sensitive and high-level issues. The finer details This position attracts a competitive negotiated salary dependent on qualifications and experience and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. Sound exactly like you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at For further information or any enquiries, please contact Tahlia Jones, Director Business Services on (08) 9550 3782. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. Why work with us? You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is ‘Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart’ and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovation. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers. 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