Part time (0.4 FTE)
Band 5, $75,988 pa (pro-rata) + Super
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 29 June 2026
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
The Governance Support Officer is an integral member of the Governance team, responsible for providing a broad range of high-quality, confidential and efficient administrative support within the Governance team such as assisting with:
- Council briefing and meeting processes and practices
- Councillor support including diary management
- Executive Team meeting processes and practices
- Freedom of Information requests as per the Freedom of Information Act 1982
- Administrative compliance of Community Asset Committees within the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act 2020
- Coordination of citizenship ceremonies and Council elections as required
- Undertaking the road naming process.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- relevant experience and qualifications
- highly developed administrative and organisational skills
- advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite of products including the capacity to use these tools to create administrative systems
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- strong attention to detail.
- knowledge of Council processes and the Local Government Act will be advantageous.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Augustine Sheppard, Governance Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1720.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
- Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.
