Governance Officer

Public Sector People are currently partnered with a Council in regional Victoria in the recruitment of an experienced Governance Officer to join on a 3-6 months temporary contract. Fully remote working offered! 

In this role, you will provide essential technical governance and administrative support to Council, ensuring adherence to legal frameworks and Council policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain Council’s Corporate Documents framework and supporting systems.
• Assist in the development and/or review of Council and management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements such as the Local Government Act 2020 and Privacy Act.
• Manage the update of Instruments of Delegations and Authorised Officer identification cards.
• Provide advice and support on governance matters to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and briefing papers for Council and Executive Leadership Team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualifications in public administration, legal, business, or relevant experience in governance.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and analysing legislation and policies.
• Experience and solid knowledge with Delegations and Authorisations in Local Government setting 

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or other positions within Local Government, please contact Sarah Kettlewell on (03) 8535 3***.