Group Manager, Governance

About ECG Engineering ECG Engineering is a leading international engineering consultancy delivering design and project delivery services across the mining, utilities, materials handling and industrial sectors. With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Toronto, Vancouver, Manila, Dar es Salaam and Cape Town, our teams support complex projects from early studies through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. Built on deep technical expertise, long-standing client relationships and senior professionals who have worked together for more than 30 years, ECG continues to grow across its international markets. The Opportunity We are seeking a Group Manager – Governance to strengthen the governance framework that supports ECG’s global business. Working closely with executive and operational leaders, you will shape practical controls across enterprise risk, management systems, quality assurance, business systems, information governance and AI governance. This is a broad, influential role for someone who can bring structure, clarity and accountability to a growing international business without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Key Responsibilities Develop and improve ECG’s governance framework, including policies, delegations, approvals and management system controlsLead enterprise risk management, including risk criteria, reporting, treatment actions and escalation of material exposuresOversee the Integrated Management System and Quality Document Management System, ensuring controlled information remains current and effectiveEstablish and oversee a risk-based quality assurance and internal audit program, including corrective action and external certification supportSet governance requirements for critical business systems, including ownership, access, information control, retention and change managementEstablish practical governance for the business use of AI, including approval, human review, data handling, accountability and monitoringLead governance resources and partner with Finance, Projects, Operations and the commercial and legal function on material business risks What You’ll Bring A degree in law, commerce, business, engineering, quality management or a related disciplineSubstantial senior management experience across governance, assurance, commercial risk or business systems in a complex organisationDemonstrated experience leading teams and influencing executive and operational decision-makersExperience overseeing management systems, audit programs, corrective actions and controlled documentationStrong judgement, communication and stakeholder management capabilityExperience in engineering, construction, resources or project delivery is highly regardedPostgraduate study or certification in auditing, risk management or management systems is desirable Why Join ECG? Join an established international consultancy at a time of continued growth, with genuine scope to shape how governance, risk and business systems support the organisation. You will have direct exposure to senior decision-makers, broad visibility across the business and the opportunity to build practical frameworks that make a visible difference. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply via link below, or call Mike Wylie on 0417 975 964 for a confidential conversation on the role. You MUST be in Australia to be considered for this role.