Coordinator Governance

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on-site

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Local Council in Sydney’s North Shore is seeking a Governance Coordinator for an 8-week, office-based contract. The role focuses on coordinating GIPA applications, developing governance policies, and supporting legislative compliance within a busy council governance function.

The successful candidate will have GIPA experience, strong policy development skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a hands-on, mid-senior role requiring full-time in-office work.

Qualifications

• Previous Local Council experience and/or experience using InfoCouncil - highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience managing GIPA applications and a strong understanding of GIPA legislation.
• Experience in research and development of policies relating to Corporate Governance.
• High level of maturity and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate GIPA applications.
• Develop and monitor governance policies, codes and procedures.
• Provide independent probity reviews of procurement processes.
• Manage internal and external investigations and complaints.
• Coordinate external investigators and oversee investigation outcomes.
• Support Council-wide legislative compliance and governance frameworks.

Skills

GIPA experience

Local Council experience

Policy development

Strong communication

Tools

InfoCouncil

Job description

• Initial 8-week contract | Office-Based | Immediate Start
• Be a part of exciting upcoming projects for Council
• Must have experience managing GIPA request s

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client, a well-established Local Council in Sydney’s North Shore, is seeking a Governance Coordinator to join their team on a 8-week contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional with strong GIPA experience to support a busy Council governance function and work across a range of high-profile governance matters.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Temporary 8-week opportunity. As a Governance Coordinator, you will report to the Head of Governance and work autonomously to coordinate and support robust governance frameworks, policies, systems and processes. This is a hands‑on, mid-senior level role suited to someone with strong Council governance experience, particularly across GIPA, privacy and legislative compliance. Must be available full‑time in the office.

DUTIES

• Manage and coordinate GIPA applications
• Develop and monitor governance policies, codes and procedures
• Provide independent probity reviews of procurement processes
• Manage internal and external investigations and complaints
• Coordinate external investigators and oversee investigation outcomes
• Support Council-wide legislative compliance and governance frameworks

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Previous Local Council experience and/or experience using InfoCouncil - highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience managing GIPA applications and a strong understanding of GIPA legislation
• Experience in research and development of policies relating to Corporate Governance
• High level of maturity and strong communication skills

CULTURE

Your team encourages collaboration and seeks for an individual with demonstrated experience to hit the ground running. You will be expected to work autonomously and in a team environment.

BENEFITS & REMUNERATION

• $55 - $65 p/h + Super
• Collaborative environment
• Exposure to diverse and high-profile governance matters
• Parking available on-site