Manager - Governance and Information Assets

Who we are:

With over 30 suburbs spanning 158.1 km2 and home to 148,000 people, the City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making it one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia.

The Role:

This role provides leadership to the Council Governance team and the Information Assets (Records Management) team, ensuring effective service delivery and organisational compliance. It supports informed decision-making across Council, its Committees, the Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Leadership Team through strong coordination of governance processes. The role oversees and continually enhances the organisation's information assets and records management function, ensuring alignment with best practice. It facilitates the consistent application of effective governance, statutory obligations and policy requirements. Additionally, the role is responsible for coordinating and delivering governance projects and maintaining an effective Governance and Policy Framework to support transparent, accountable, and high-quality organisational performance.

Key Responsibility

• Analyse, review and report on Governance matters to Executive, Council and Council's (sub-) Committees.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to Council governance, including the Code of Practice.
• Review and maintain the Delegations Register and facilitate approval of authorised officers to support the City of Salisbury's regulatory and compliance functions.
• Coordinate the collation and preparation of statutory reporting requirements for inclusion in the Annual Report.
• Coordinate and deliver Governance projects such as Representation Review, Elections, Delegations Review, Confidentiality Orders Review.
• Attendance at afterhours Council and Committee meetings and CEO Briefing Sessions will be required from time to time.

 Skill & Competencies:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in public administration, law or business.
• Experience in developing and implementing reform initiatives that have led to improved organisational effectiveness and efficiency, particularly in relation to governance and/or record management.
• Experience with policy development, implementation and review.

 Why join us?

Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy a benefit that includes income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries, health and wellness programs designed to support their overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.

• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining outstanding spaces for the Community to enjoy.

Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries can be made to Cara Savarton, Divisional Head, Governance via email- [email protected]         

Applications close 9am ,Monday 15th December 2025