Corporate Governance Officer

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values based culture

Employee discount shopping program

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements (work/ R

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Corporate Governance Officer to support governance and corporate administration in Hervey Bay. You will manage meeting processes, delegations, policy administration, insurance claims, and corporate reporting to drive compliance and performance.

The role emphasizes building stakeholder relationships, applying legislation, and contributing to governance projects within a flexible, outcomes-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive governance experience including meeting administration, delegations and policy administration.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to research, analyse and provide recommendations on governance and organisational matters.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience building stakeholder relationships with discretion and sound judgement.

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 requirements.
• Assist with policy administration, risk management activities and governance projects.
• Provide professional governance advice and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Governance

Meeting management

Policy administration

Delegations

Compliance management

Corporate reporting

Stakeholder relationships

Insurance claims management

Education

Diploma in Business/Administration or equivalent

Tools

Governance software

Job description

Corporate Governance Officer Corporate Services Temporary Full Time - (6 months) Hervey Bay Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation + 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.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• 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

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

For further details please contact Jess Walton, Manager Governance, Land & Leasing on 0436 922 415.