Governance Officer: Policy & Compliance Lead

JobRadars - AU; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRadars - AU is seeking a Governance Officer for a permanent full-time position in Western Australia. This role involves working closely with Executive and Elected Members to ensure effective governance practices are implemented across the organization.

Key responsibilities include coordinating Council meetings, maintaining governance registers, and compliance monitoring, with a focus on the Local Government Act compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in report preparation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and governance requirements.
• Experience preparing reports, agendas, minutes, and governance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Council, Committee, and Audit & Risk meeting cycles.
• Support preparation of Council reports and annual schedules.
• Facilitate compliance monitoring and reporting activities.

Skills

Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995

Interpretation of legislation and policies

Experience in preparing reports and agendas

Understanding of governance and compliance

Attention to detail

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel)

Communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

JobRadars - AU is seeking a Governance Officer for a permanent full-time position in Western Australia. This role involves working closely with Executive and Elected Members to ensure effective governance practices are implemented across the organization.

Key responsibilities include coordinating Council meetings, maintaining governance registers, and compliance monitoring, with a focus on the Local Government Act compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in report preparation and stakeholder engagement.