Governance & Integrity Advisor

City of Casey; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

Monthly RDO

Paid Christmas Shutdown Leave

Job summary

City of Casey is seeking a Governance & Integrity Advisor to help Council maintain strong governance frameworks, uphold integrity, and support ethical decision-making across Victoria's largest and fastest-growing municipality. The role collaborates with leaders to manage risk, improve processes and drive better outcomes for the community.

You will work in a collaborative team, handling governance, privacy, FOI, and compliance functions while contributing to policy development, training and

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, compliance, integrity, policy, risk, privacy, FOI or a related field.
• Strong understanding of legislative frameworks and the ability to interpret and apply requirements in a practical way.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential matters.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain National Criminal History Check, Right to Work and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Governance advice and practical solutions that support compliant, transparent and effective decision-making across Council.
• Management of governance systems, statutory registers, authorisations and delegations.
• Freedom of Information, privacy and integrity functions, including complex enquiries, investigations and data breach management.
• Training, guidance and support that builds governance capability and compliance awareness across the organisation.
• Policy development, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance and integrity outcomes.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Integrity

Policy development

Risk management

Privacy & FOI

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Legislation interpretation

Criminal history check / work rights

Education

Relevant discipline

Job description

Why Choose City of Casey

Salary: $102,667 - $111,908 + Super Band 6 (based on experience)

Benefits: Monthly RDO, Hybrid & Flexible Working Options

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast – inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.

Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.

Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees

Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.

Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.

Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.

Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.

Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave

About the Role

Governance sits at the intersection of legislation, policy, transparency and community outcomes. As a Governance & Integrity Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in helping Council maintain strong governance frameworks, uphold integrity, and support ethical decision-making across one of Victoria's largest and fastest-growing municipalities. This role supports governance, privacy, freedom of information, compliance and integrity functions while partnering with leaders across the organisation to manage risk, improve processes and drive better outcomes for our community.

This is a unique opportunity to build broad expertise across governance and integrity disciplines while working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment. The role offers variety, challenge and meaningful impact, with no two days the same. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of legislation, policy and practical business outcomes, and who is energised by solving complex governance challenges.

Operating within a business partnering model, this role supports Council's governance, integrity and transparency frameworks while ensuring compliance with legislative obligations and good governance practices. You'll provide trusted advice, manage governance systems and registers, lead privacy and FOI matters, and contribute to organisational capability through training, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll deliver

Governance advice and practical solutions that support compliant, transparent and effective decision-making across Council.

Management of governance systems, statutory registers, authorisations and delegations.

Freedom of Information, privacy and integrity functions, including complex enquiries, investigations and data breach management.

Training, guidance and support that builds governance capability and compliance awareness across the organisation.

Policy development, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance and integrity outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

Experience in governance, compliance, integrity, policy, risk, privacy, FOI or a related field.

Strong understanding of legislative frameworks and the ability to interpret and apply requirements in a practical way.

Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters.

Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.

Resilience, adaptability and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Business, Public Administration, Governance, Politics or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Willingness to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check, Right to Work and Working with Children Check.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

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