Governance Officer
- Full-time parental leave replacement
- Shape good governance outcomes that support our organisation and community
- $104,790 - $114,015 per annum plus Super and RDO leave
Make a positive contribution to good governance, transparent decision-making and strong organisational accountability at the City of Boroondara. This is an exciting opportunity to support Council's governance functions while working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver high quality outcomes for our community.
Please note this is a fixed-term, 12-month parental leave replacement position.
About the role
As Governance Officer, you will play an important role in supporting Council's governance framework and ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will provide advice, coordination and administrative support across a range of governance activities, including Council meetings, policies, delegations, statutory obligations and information management processes.
This role requires a highly organised professional who can manage competing priorities, build positive working relationships and provide accurate, timely and customer-focused support to internal and external stakeholders.
About you
You are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in governance, administration, compliance, local government or a related field. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
You are able to interpret legislation, policies and procedures, apply sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Your ability to prioritise work, manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes will contribute to your success in this role.
Most importantly, you are committed to delivering responsive and professional service and share our values of collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
You will support the delivery of governance services that contribute to transparency, accountability and effective decision-making across the organisation. The role is responsible for coordinating governance processes, preparing and reviewing reports, maintaining governance records and supporting compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Council policies.
You will provide advice and assistance to employees and stakeholders on governance-related matters, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help ensure Council meeting processes are managed efficiently and effectively. The role also supports the development and implementation of governance frameworks, procedures and practices that promote best-practice governance outcomes.
Why join us
At the City of Boroondara, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We offer a positive and inclusive culture, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the community.
Benefits
You will enjoy access to flexible work arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and wellbeing programs. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative team environment where your skills and ideas are valued. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future of our city.
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Employment Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Public Policy or Legal studies and/or demonstrated knowledge/experience in a Governance/compliance rile and good working knowledge of relevant local government legislation.
- Experience with and good working knowledge of relevant local government legislation.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record.
How to apply
If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, online . Applications close on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm.
All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Kirstin Ritchie (Coordinator Governance) during business hours on (03) 9278 4471 for a confidential discussion.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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