Governance Officer
Core
Support Council and Committee operations, provide trusted advice to Elected Members, and contribute to governance practices that build integrity and community trust.
Role type
Governance Officer (Local Government)
Builds
Civic governance practices, meeting support, and administrative systems for a local council
Domain
Local Government / Public Administration
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Governance principles, stakeholder management, agenda coordination, minute taking, database management, statutory declarations, event support, political awareness, attention to detail, discretion, sound judgement
Preferred skills
Local Government experience, transferable administrative skills, proactive approach, continuous learning
Technologies
Governance registers, resolutions databases
Responsibilities
Coordinating Council and Committee agendas, minutes and meeting support; Supporting Elected Members and the Mayor with governance and administrative matters; Managing governance registers, resolutions databases and statutory declarations; Providing advice and support on governance matters across the organisation; Assisting with civic events, including citizenship ceremonies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC