Statutory Governance Officer

City of Ballarat; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programs

Flexible work policies

Employee benefits program

Wellbeing initiatives

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Recognition and service awards

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Job summary

City of Ballarat is seeking an enthusiastic governance professional to contribute to statutory compliance matters and manage Freedom of Information processes. This fixed-term role supports a collaborative team and reports to the Senior Governance Officer.

You will interpret legislation and policy to provide timely advice on FOI matters, personal information handling and related governance activities, within a dynamic organisational environment.

Qualifications

• Governance, compliance and Freedom of Information expertise required.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and policy and provide advisory support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and respond to FOI applications under the FOI Act and related requests.
• Provide advice on use and disclosure of personal information and assist governance processes.
• Support and develop team capabilities in governance and compliance.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Freedom of Information

Communication skills

Job description

• 12 month fixed-term (parental leave), full-time position
• Band 6 from $91,938.08 to $102,015.68 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)
• An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and collaborative governance professional to contribute to the delivery of statutory compliance matters for the City of Ballarat.

City of Ballarat

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne's CBD is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people. The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city's unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Governance Officer, the role’s responsibilities include processing and responding to applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, to ensure compliance with legislation and processing other requests for information (for example, subpoenas). The role also provides advice and support to the organisation on the use and disclosure of personal information. The position works in a dynamic and varied environment with a collaborative and fun team, as we support good governance across the City of Ballarat.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative individual with well-developed expertise in governance, compliance and freedom of information. You have experience interpreting and applying legislation and policy requirements to provide advice and are known to support and develop the skills of others around you. You are well-known for your ability to communicate, especially through your writing skills, and partner with stakeholders to gain cooperation and achieve outcomes. You are comfortable managing competing priorities with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement and good governance.

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There's more to remuneration than just salary.

• Here are some key benefits you might value:
• Learning and development programs
• Flexible work policies
• Employee benefits program
• MyWellbeing initiatives
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee recognition and service awards
• Work in a collaborative, open and transparent work culture where you are a valued employee

The closing date for this position is 11.59pm Sunday 13 September 2026.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Sarah Anstis, Senior Governance Officer on 03 5320 5535 or [e-mail].

the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [e-mail]

We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check, medical and criminal history check.