Corporate Governance Officer

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay is seeking a Corporate Governance Officer to provide governance and corporate administration support across meeting management, delegations, policy administration and compliance.

You will coordinate council meetings, maintain registers, assist with risk management and corporate reporting, and build strong stakeholder relationships. A Diploma in Business or Administration and a Queensland driver licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• Valid Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence.
• Extensive governance experience in meeting admin, delegations and compliance.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong research, analysis and recommendation skills.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Council and statutory meeting processes, including agendas, minutes and action tracking
• Maintain governance registers, delegations and compliance records
• Administer insurance claims and asset insurance programs
• Support corporate planning, reporting and organisational performance
• Assist with policy administration, risk management and governance projects
• Provide professional governance advice and build stakeholder relationships

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder relations

Policy administration

Meeting administration

Research & analysis

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma (AQF Level 5+) in Business or Administration

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD

Corporate Governance Officer
Corporate Services
Temporary Full Time - (6 months)
Hervey Bay

• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced governance professional who thrives in a highly organised environment and is passionate about supporting good governance outcomes. You will provide governance and corporate administration support across meeting management, delegations, policy administration, insurance claims management, corporate reporting, caravan park contract oversight and compliance functions.

What your day will look like:

• Coordinate Council and statutory meeting processes, including agendas, minutes and action tracking
• Maintain governance registers, delegations and compliance records
• Administer insurance claims and asset insurance programs
• Support corporate planning, reporting and organisational performance requirements
• Assist with policy administration, risk management activities and governance projects
• Provide professional governance advice and build strong stakeholder relationships

What you’ll need for success:

• Valid Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence
• Extensive experience in governance functions, including meeting administration, corporate reporting, delegations, compliance management and governance support services
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures
• Proven ability to research, analyse and provide recommendations on governance, policy and organisational matters
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience building effective stakeholder relationships while exercising discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement

What’s nice to have:

• Diploma (AQF Level 5 or above) in Business, Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience coordinating insurance claims, asset insurance programs or related governance functions
• Previous experience working within a local government environment

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Jess Walton, Manager Governance, Land & Leasing on 0436 922 ***.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.