Strategic Governance Leader - Flexible Work & Impact

Redland City Council; Redland City; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working options

Mental health support

Employee benefits

Job summary

Redland City Council is seeking a Senior Governance Adviser to partner with executives and lead a Governance Advisory team. You will translate complex legislation, policy and governance requirements into practical advice to support informed decision-making.

You will oversee governance processes, drive policy development, and coordinate statutory reporting while engaging stakeholders and leading continuous improvements across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant governance experience in a large or complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, legislation, policy interpretation and compliance.
• Proven leadership including mentoring, coaching and managing performance.
• Experience with statutory meeting processes and governance protocols.
• Experience handling confidential and politically nuanced matters with discretion.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing policies, delegations, procedures and governance documentation.
• Ability to prepare high-quality statutory reports and advice on complex governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert governance, legislative and policy advice to Council leaders.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing Governance Advisory team.
• Oversee agendas, minutes and meeting processes for compliance.
• Drive the review, development and implementation of governance policies.
• Coordinate statutory reporting obligations across the organisation.
• Oversee corporate registers and reporting requirements.
• Engage stakeholders and build trusted relationships on governance matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and service delivery.

Skills

Governance expertise

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Meeting processes

Discretion handling

Job description

Redland City Council is seeking a Senior Governance Adviser to partner with executives and lead a Governance Advisory team. You will translate complex legislation, policy and governance requirements into practical advice to support informed decision-making.

You will oversee governance processes, drive policy development, and coordinate statutory reporting while engaging stakeholders and leading continuous improvements across the organisation.