Governance Officer

Indigo Shire Council; Beechworth; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Indigo Shire Council is seeking a capable Governance Officer to join our small Governance team. The role focuses on supporting transparent, accountable decision-making across the Council. Previous governance experience is not essential; strong admin skills and attention to detail are highly valued.

Applicants should be highly organised, adaptable, and able to work independently or within a team. This part-time position offers flexibility within a rural community setting in North East Victoria.

Qualifications

• Experience in local government, governance or Freedom of Information would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Strong administration skills and the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• supporting Council's governance functions and processes
• coordinating and providing administrative support for Council committees
• assisting with the preparation and management of governance documentation
• administering Council's Freedom of Information processes
• maintaining governance systems, registers, records and processes
• monitoring deadlines and following up actions to ensure governance requirements are met
• working with staff across the organisation to provide practical governance support

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amongst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern, Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the Food, Wine, History, natural landscape, sporting and hobbies on offer.

Indigo Shire Council provides a supportive workplace with great opportunities to make positive impacts to our rural community. We provides ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility.

• Employment type/hours: Part time, 56 hours per fortnight.
• Proposed commencement date: Monday, 25 January 2027.
• Be part of a team whereyour work matters: Use your skills to supportgood governance and contribute to positive outcomes for the Indigo Shirecommunity.

Aboutyou

Areyou highly organised, detail-focused and looking for a role where your workreally matters?

Weare looking for a capable and enthusiastic Governance Officer to joinour small Governance team. Previous experience in a governance role is notessential. If you have strong administration skills, excellent attention todetail and enjoy working with people, processes and deadlines, we would love tohear from you.

Youwill be someone who:

• has strong administration and organisational skills,with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• has excellent attention to detail and takes pride inproducing accurate, high-quality work;
• communicates confidently and professionally with a widerange of people;
• enjoys working with policies, procedures, legislationand structured processes;
• can exercise good judgement and handle confidential orsensitive information appropriately;
• is comfortable learning new systems and processes;
• is proactive, adaptable and willing to take ownershipof their work; and
• enjoys being part of a supportive team while also beingable to work independently.

Experiencein local government, governance or Freedom of Information would be anadvantage, but it is not essential. We are particularly interested inapplicants with strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Aboutthe role

AsGovernance Officer, you will play an important role in supporting transparent,accountable and effective decision-making across Council.

Thisis a varied position where no two weeks are exactly the same. Working as partof a small Governance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of Councilactivities while developing valuable experience in local government governance.

Yourresponsibilities will include:

• supporting Council's governance functions andprocesses;
• coordinating and providing administrative support forCouncil committees;
• assisting with the preparation and management ofgovernance documentation;
• administering Council's Freedom of Informationprocesses;
• maintaining governance systems, registers, records andprocesses;
• monitoring deadlines and following up actions to ensuregovernance requirements are met; and
• working with staff across the organisation to providepractical governance support.

Youwill have the opportunity to develop your governance knowledge while beingsupported by an experienced team. There is also plenty of scope to takeownership of your work, improve processes and build your skills.

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Check

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

Our workplace thrives on flexibility and our work is highly dynamic, allowing you the opportunity to shape your professional journey according to your unique needs and aspirations. We are commitment to our Corporate values of honesty and integrity, respect, and professionalism and teamwork.

We understand the importance of a great work-life balance and we actively support our employees in achieving it. We ensure that your efforts are recognised and your wellbeing is paramount so we offer a large range of benefits to enhance your overall experience as part of our team,

We offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements– We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff where operationally feasible include; revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.
• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities - We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
• Parental Leave - Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
• Social Club Membership - The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program - A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.

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