Coordinator Governance

BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Relocation assistance

Professional development & training

Supportive culture

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Ballina Shire Council on the Far North Coast of New South Wales seeks a governance professional to lead the Business and Aviation team. The role oversees and improves Council’s governance framework, ensuring legislative and statutory obligations are understood, monitored and met.

Reporting to the Manager Business and Aviation, the position provides specialist advice across governance, risk management, contracts, property, commercial transactions and legal services, and leads the Governance team

Qualifications

• > Demonstrated values aligned with Council principles.
• - Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and explain policy.
• - Understanding of legislation, standards and governance practices.
• - High-level oral and written communication, including conflict resolution.
• - Experience supervising staff and planning workloads.
• - Strong organisational skills and deadline-driven.
• - Ability to handle confidential/sensitive information.
• - Advanced report writing and policy development.
• - Experience managing investigations ensuring procedural fairness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and continually improve Council’s governance framework across governance, risk, contracts, property, and legal services.
• Provide trusted specialist advice on governance matters and support the Governance team.
• Lead, supervise and mentor the Governance team to deliver high-quality governance services.

Skills

Values alignment

Interpersonal skills

Governance knowledge

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Organisational skills

Confidentiality handling

Report writing

Investigations management

Education

Degree in governance, business admin, risk mgmt or law

Job description

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking a dedicated and appropriately experienced professional to join our Business and Aviation team.

Reporting to Council’s Manager Business and Aviation, this position plays a key leadership role in supporting strong, transparent and effective corporate governance across Council. A key responsibility is to oversee and continually improve Council’s governance framework, ensuring legislative and statutory obligations are understood, monitored and met.

Working across a diverse range of corporate governance matters, the position provides trusted specialist advice and support in areas including governance, risk management, insurance, contracts, property, commercial transactions and legal services.

The role also provides effective leadership, supervision and mentoring to the Governance team, fostering a positive and capable team environment and ensuring the delivery of high-quality governance services across the organisation.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Tertiary qualifications at a degree level in governance, business administration, risk management, law or equivalent.
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, including high level ability to negotiate and consult on complex matters and explain legislation and policy requirements through effective written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of and experience in interpreting legislation, standards and practices relating to governance, risk, contracts.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, including conflict resolution and experience in the preparation and presentation of complex reports/ contracts and submissions.
• Proven experience in supervising staff, monitoring of workloads and planning of work.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to exercise judgement and clarity in prioritising issues, clearly demonstrating a proven ability to produce high quality work delivered to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with highly confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Demonstrated advanced report writing skills including the ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating investigations into alleged misconduct, and ensuring procedural fairness is complied with.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $116,500 to $133,700 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
• Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

11.30pm on Friday 30 October 2026

Specific enquiries

Brett Curtis | Manager Business and Aviation | 02 6681 0529

Ballina: Where Coastal Charm Meets Modern Living

Ballina is a vibrant town that combines natural beauty, famous attractions, and modern amenities. Known for its stunning beaches, lush hinterland, and the scenic Richmond River, Ballina offers a laid-back lifestyle within a tight-knit community.