INTERNAL ONLY - INTEGRATED GOVERNANCE LEAD

Req ID: 672555

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Business Engagement and Performance  

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 to $162,791

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $45 billion. As an organisation we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth.

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Our Branch 

The Business Engagement and Performance Branch operates across Council as a strategic partner and standard-setter, empowering the organisation to deliver exceptional community and organisational value through enterprise strategy-to-execution alignment, good governance, and service and process excellence. The branch builds Council’s capacity to manage performance, portfolios and change to deliver desired outcomes for the city and adapt to future demand and growth. 

The Role

As the Integrated Governance Lead, you will take the lead in embedding Council’s Integrated Governance Framework and other strategic initiatives to ensure governance practices are consistent, transparent, and aligned with our organisational vision. You’ll design and implement tools, templates, and processes that strengthen governance maturity and support informed decision-making across the organisation.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders at all levels, using your exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement. Your expertise in governance and strategic frameworks will enable you to provide trusted advice and deliver outcomes that enhance performance and accountability. 

To be successful you will have:

• exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, influence and build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• strong knowledge of Council’s organisational structure, relevant legislation, governance principles, and strategic frameworks
• demonstrated experience in leading governance initiatives and driving continuous improvement in complex environments.

 Why Join Us?

• Shape the Future: Play a key role in embedding governance excellence and driving strategic outcomes across Council.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who value innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Growth: Access learning opportunities and career pathways that support your development and success.
• Impact That Matters: Contribute to initiatives that strengthen transparency, accountability, and service excellence for our community.

 Benefits of working for Council include:   

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary. 

 Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

Note: Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: 10^th February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.