Governance Officer — Local Government, 5 Weeks Leave

Hinchinbrook Shire Council; Ingham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

12.5% superannuation employer

Rostered 9-day fortnight

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mental Health First Aid Officers

Annual flu vaccinations

Uniforms (annual allowance)

PPE supplied

Job summary

The Governance Support Officer role at Hinchinbrook Shire Council in Ingham offers an opportunity to contribute to governance and compliance across the organisation. You will provide reliable administrative support, manage records and assist with committee processes, working in a busy local government environment.

Based in Ingham, the position features a 72.5-hour fortnight, competitive salary, generous leave, and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in governance/committee settings.
• Ability to follow legislation, policies and work instructions to routine activities.
• Strong written communication and ability to prepare minutes and reports from supplied information.
• Organisational skills to manage recurring activities and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills; liaise professionally with staff and external contacts.
• Competence using Microsoft 365 and electronic records management systems.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence (minimum P1).

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate administrative support for governance, compliance, risk and assurance activities; maintain records and documentation.
• Maintain governance, statutory and corporate registers, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Facilitate governance procedures, templates, work instructions and document control activities.
• Provide secretariat support for committees and governance meetings, including agendas, minutes and action records.

Skills

Administrative support

Governance support

Records management

Written communication

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Certificate III/IV in business

Local government/records management qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Electronic document and records management systems

Job description

The Governance Support Officer role at Hinchinbrook Shire Council in Ingham offers an opportunity to contribute to governance and compliance across the organisation. You will provide reliable administrative support, manage records and assist with committee processes, working in a busy local government environment.

Based in Ingham, the position features a 72.5-hour fortnight, competitive salary, generous leave, and superannuation.