Governance Advisor — Hybrid, 9-Day Fortnight

Hepburn Shire Council; Daylesford; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

4 weeks annual leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking an experienced Governance Advisor to strengthen governance practice across the organisation. You will provide practical, responsive governance support to employees and Councillors, helping meet statutory obligations and promote consistent governance across the Council.

You’ll work across a broad range of governance functions, supporting training, policy reviews, meetings and external authorities, while building strong relationships and ensuring timely,

Qualifications

• Experience in governance or administration, preferably in local government or regulated environments.
• Strong interpretation of legislation, policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills with discretion in handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Support statutory obligations under the Local Government Act and other legislation.
• Assist in Council meeting processes: agendas, minutes, set-up and committees.
• Support governance functions including FOI, privacy, complaints, delegations and authorisations.
• Provide practical guidance to employees and Councillors.
• Support governance training and policy/procedure reviews.
• Build relationships across Council and with external authorities.
• Monitor legislation and policy trends for continuous governance improvements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Governance/Law/Business degree

Job description

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking an experienced Governance Advisor to strengthen governance practice across the organisation. You will provide practical, responsive governance support to employees and Councillors, helping meet statutory obligations and promote consistent governance across the Council.

You’ll work across a broad range of governance functions, supporting training, policy reviews, meetings and external authorities, while building strong relationships and ensuring timely,