Governance Advisor

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Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Extra day off on work anniversary

Thrive wellbeing program

Flexible four-day week

Modern collaborative office

Job summary

WALGA is seeking a Governance Advisor on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE) located at WALGA HQ West Leederville, on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. You will support Local Governments across Western Australia with governance, compliance and legislative guidance, developing resources and delivering training to members.

You’ll translate complex statutes into practical advice, build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to policy and advocacy work while

Qualifications

• Understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks and how they are applied in practice.
• Experience researching, interpreting and applying legislation, regulation or governance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to turn complex information into practical advice.
• Ability to build relationships and work confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and a collaborative, member-focused approach.
• Ability and willingness to deliver training, workshops or presentations.
• Willing to travel occasionally to visit regional members; some out-of-hours work required.

Responsibilities

• Support WA's 139 Local Governments across governance, legislative and policy issues.
• Research legislation and help members navigate governance or compliance issues.
• Develop governance resources, guides and templates for members.
• Contribute to training, webinars and workshops for members.
• Provide practical governance advice and trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Research & interpretation

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationships

Organisational skills

Training delivery

Job description

Part-Time 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week) Located: WALGA HQ West Leederville / on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

It’s an exciting time to join WALGA’s Governance and Procurement team. We’re expanding our capacity to meet the evolving needs of the Local Government sector, and this newly created Governance Advisor role will play an important part in that growth.

You’ll join experienced colleagues who provide practical guidance, resources and training to Local Governments across Western Australia, helping Members navigate governance, compliance and legislative requirements with confidence. This is a genuine part‑time opportunity that sits firmly in WALGA's Sweet Spot, giving you the chance to do meaningful work that makes a difference while enjoying the flexibility of a four‑day working week.

You’ll combine research and analysis with practical problem‑solving as you support Local Governments across Western Australia. From responding to member enquiries and developing governance resources to contributing to training, communications and legislative advice, you’ll help Members understand not just what the legislation says, but how to apply it in a way that works for their organisation.

What does a typical week look like?

No two weeks are quite the same in this role, and that’s part of the appeal. Supporting WA's 139 Local Governments means exposure to a huge range of governance, legislative and policy issues. It's an accelerated learning environment, providing opportunities to deepen your governance expertise, work on emerging sector issues and reforms, and gain insight into the breadth of challenges faced by Local Governments across the State.

One day you might be researching legislation and helping a member Local Government work through a governance or compliance issue. The next, you could be reviewing a policy or delegation, developing content for a governance alert, updating resources or helping prepare a webinar or workshop for members. A big part of the role is turning complex information into practical advice. You'll take the time to understand a member's circumstances, provide clear guidance and help identify solutions that are both compliant and workable in practice.

You’ll also contribute to the resources, tools and training that build governance capability across the sector. This could include developing guides and templates, reviewing training materials, contributing to newsletters and alerts, or presenting information through workshops, webinars and other member forums. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to broader policy and advocacy work, providing governance expertise on proposed legislative or regulatory changes and engaging with stakeholders across the sector.

This isn't a role where you'll simply interpret legislation and provide technical answers. You'll work directly with members, build trusted relationships and help Local Governments apply governance requirements in ways that support better decision‑making and stronger organisational outcomes.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who enjoys researching complex issues, analysing information and providing practical advice that helps others make informed decisions. You can work through legislation, governance requirements and policy issues without making them more complicated than they need to be, and you know that great advice is both technically sound and practical to apply.

You don't need to know everything about Local Government governance on day one. If you've worked in governance, compliance, legal, regulatory or policy environments and enjoy helping people solve complex problems, we'll help you build your Local Government knowledge.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• An understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks and how they are applied in practice.
• Experience researching, interpreting and applying legislation, regulation or governance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical advice.
• The ability to build relationships and work confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and a collaborative, member‑focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to deliver training, workshops or presentations.

You’ll also be willing to travel occasionally to visit regional members, with some out‑of‑hours work required from time to time.

Why you’ll love working here

At WALGA, we believe success happens at The Sweet Spot, the place where big picture purpose meets local community impact, with perks that come without the trade‑offs. The Sweet Spot is our employee promise. It reflects what you can expect when you work with us: meaningful work, genuine flexibility, and an environment built on curiosity, collaboration and shared purpose. Employees have the opportunity to work on unique and meaningful projects that deliver real benefits to Local Government and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of positive risk‑taking, guided by one of our strategic pillars Explore, and underpinned by our value of Curiosity. You’ll enjoy six weeks of annual leave plus an extra day off on the anniversary of when you started, because your journey with us is worth celebrating. Our Thrive wellbeing program runs all year and is designed to support every aspect of wellbeing. Mental, physical, and social through education, resources, and practical initiatives. We’re committed to helping you grow, both personally and professionally, and we’re driving a tech roadmap that’s shaping a data‑led future. There are plenty of ways to get involved too, with cross‑organisational working groups such as Reconciliation, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability. And that’s just the start. You’ll also find an active social club run by employees, end‑of‑trip facilities, and a centrally located modern office designed for collaboration. We’re also proud to be recently accredited as a Menopause Friendly Australia employer, because creating an inclusive workplace matters to us!

WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you have any specific needs or require accommodations to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know. This could include, but is not limited to, accessibility requirements, assistive technologies, or any other considerations.