Governance Officer — Policy & Compliance (9‑Day Fortnight)

Bundaberg Regional Council; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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9-day fortnight

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Study assistance

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Governance Officer to support policy development, complaints management, delegations, right to information, privacy and investigations. You will work with the Chief Legal Officer to ensure statutory obligations are met and drive sound governance outcomes.

Join a supportive, inclusive team in the Bundaberg Region, offering an attractive salary of 97,487 per annum plus super and benefits, with a 9-day fortnight and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, compliance, investigations, policy development or related discipline.
• Knowledge of local government, privacy frameworks and information access regimes.
• Strong analytical skills for issue investigation and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across organisation levels.
• Proactive, collaborative approach to improving governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and support across governance functions including policy development, complaints management, delegations, right to information, privacy and investigations.
• Work with the Chief Legal Officer to ensure statutory obligations are met and governance outcomes are strengthened.
• Contribute to organisational integrity, transparency and accountability.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Investigations

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Job description

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Governance Officer to support policy development, complaints management, delegations, right to information, privacy and investigations. You will work with the Chief Legal Officer to ensure statutory obligations are met and drive sound governance outcomes.

Join a supportive, inclusive team in the Bundaberg Region, offering an attractive salary of 97,487 per annum plus super and benefits, with a 9-day fortnight and opportunities for professional development.