Corporate Governance Officer

Full Time or Part Time (flexible) / Band 5 plus 11.5% superannuation
Work in a supportive, team environment collaborating with various council departments
Based at Council's Alexandra Office or hybrid arrangements are available

Make a significant difference in our community!

Council has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Governance Officer to join the Governance & Risk team on a fixed term basis until September 2025, with the possibility of an extension until March 2026.

Reporting to the Coordinator Integrity & Governance, the Corporate Governance Officer plays an important role in supporting the Governance and Risk team. The role supports the development, implementation and management of governance and integrity strategies, systems and procedures that underpin risk and compliance, and promote transparency and an ethical culture.

About this opportunity

• Provide project management support on Council’s major annual project to prepare and publish the Annual Report. You will coordinate the project plan, collate information from across council, manage stakeholders, and take a lead in drafting the report.
• As Secretariat to the Audit and Risk Committee, you will play a leadership role in managing the committee’s work program, finalising agendas, coordinating reports and preparing minutes.
• You will provide highly valued administration support across Council’s governance, integrity and statutory compliance processes across fraud and corruption, freedom of information, privacy, data security, integrity disclosures and delegations.
• You will take a leadership role in supporting effective and efficient operational processes including work procedures, templates, registers, and use of corporate reporting systems.
• Support transparency and performance reporting by coordinating corporate reporting including quarterly Council Plan reporting and Local Government Performance Report Framework (Know Your Council). 

What you will bring

• Excellent administrative skills, experience in supporting a team and delivering outcomes in the required timeframe.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Sound research, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A high level of diplomacy and discretion in dealing with processes relating to confidential information.
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate with both internal and external customers.
• Passion for governance and integrity processes. 

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Nicole North-Vanner, Coordinator Integrity & Governance on (03) 5772 0333.

Applications should contain a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description (also listed above in the “what you will bring” section of this ad).

Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, on Monday 31 March 2025.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Undertakes a Police Check, and where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides evidence of a current Working with Children Check.

• Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current drivers licence.