Remote Governance Specialist – Local Government

Fraser Coast; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Professional development

Employee discounts

Study assistance

Novated leasing

EAP access

Parental leave

Uniform subsidy

Years of service

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced governance professional to support governance and corporate administration, including meeting management, delegations, policy administration, insurance claims management, and compliance functions.

The role involves coordinating council and statutory meetings, maintaining registers, and providing governance advice across corporate reporting and governance projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive governance experience including meeting administration, corporate reporting, delegations, compliance management and governance support services.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to research, analyse and provide recommendations on governance, policy and organisational matters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience building effective stakeholder relationships while exercising discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Council and statutory meeting processes, including agendas, minutes and action tracking.
• Maintain governance registers, delegations and compliance records.
• Administer insurance claims and asset insurance programs.
• Support corporate planning, reporting and organisational performance requirements.
• Assist with policy administration, risk management activities and governance projects.
• Provide professional governance advice and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Governance experience

Legislation interpretation

Research & analysis

Stakeholder relationships

Organisation & prioritisation

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Diploma (AQF5+) in Business/Administration

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced governance professional to support governance and corporate administration, including meeting management, delegations, policy administration, insurance claims management, and compliance functions.

The role involves coordinating council and statutory meetings, maintaining registers, and providing governance advice across corporate reporting and governance projects.