Governance & Compliance Specialist — Flexible/Remote

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

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.