Governance Team Leader

Bega Valley Shire Council; Bega; Presencial; AUD 93.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Rostered day off

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Bega Valley Shire Council seeks a highly organized Governance Team Leader to lead and enhance governance across the organisation. You will oversee policies, delegations, statutory registers, compliance, and reporting while advising on privacy, information access, complaints handling, and the Code of Conduct.

You will manage the Governance team, align priorities with the Leadership Executive Group, and drive continuous improvement in governance initiatives and systems.

Formación

• Experience interpreting legislation and delivering governance advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Experience handling information requests from third parties.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects.
• Certificate IV in Business Administration or related field.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Council's governance function and drive best‑practice governance across the organisation.
• Oversee policies, delegations, statutory registers, compliance, and corporate reporting.
• Advise on privacy, GIPA/PPIPA, complaints handling, and Code of Conduct.
• Supervise the Governance team and coordinate priorities and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance systems and processes; deliver high quality reporting to Council and LEG.

Conocimientos

Governance

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office

EDRMS TRIM/HPE

Educación

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Herramientas

HPE Content Manager

TRIM

Descripción del empleo

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented professional to lead Council's governance function and drive best-practice governance across the organisation.

As theGovernance Team Leader, you will oversee key governance activities, including policies and procedures, delegations, statutory registers, legislative compliance, and corporate reporting requirements. You will provide expert advice on governance matters such as privacy, information access under GIPA and PPIPA legislation, complaints management, and the Code of Conduct, helping to ensure Council meets its legislative obligations and maintains strong governance practices.

Leading and supporting the Governance team, you will coordinate priorities, supervise staff, and ensure statutory and organisational deadlines are consistently achieved. You will also drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of governance initiatives, systems, and processes, while delivering high-quality reporting and advice to Council and the Leadership Executive Group (LEG).

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration or related field.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Experience, understanding and the ability to interpret legislation.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of competence in the use of Microsoft applications and administration of an Electronic Document and Record Management System (i.e. HPE Content Manager or TRIM).
• Demonstrated strong administrative skills, with a focus on quality assurance and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in responding to requests for information from third parties.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects.

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $103,766.21gross per annum, comprising of:

• $213.80 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

• SELECTION CRITERIA: Work in a manner consistent with BVSC organisational values and associated behaviours. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Experience, understanding and the ability to interpret legislation. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: High level of written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: High level of competence in the use of Microsoft applications and administration of an Electronic Document and Record Management System (i.e. HPE Content Manager or TRIM). *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated strong administrative skills, with a focus on quality assurance and exceptional attention to detail. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated experience in responding to requests for information from third parties. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Ability to manage competing priorities and projects. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Certificate IV in Business Administration or related field. *
• SELECTION CRITERIA: Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence. *

For further information on this position, please contact Rickee Marshall - Manager | Corporate Services on 02 6499 2277.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 23 November2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.