About the Organisation
Our client is a progressive Local Government organisation in tropical Far North Queensland committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency and accountability.
With a collaborative leadership team and a strong focus on continuous improvement, the organisation plays an important role in supporting its community and delivering effective local government services.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an experiencedGovernance Coordinatorto join the Office of the CEO on atemporary six-month Temp rolewhile the current incumbent undertakes an internal secondment.
Reporting into the governance leadership team, you will take ownership of the organisation's governance and compliance functions, providing expert advice to senior leaders while ensuring legislative obligations are met.
This is a varied role encompassing corporate governance, policy development, statutory compliance, Right to Information and Information Privacy matters, complaints management, insurance and claims, and corporate reporting.
Working closely with executive leaders and managers across the organisation, you'll have the opportunity to influence governance practices, strengthen compliance frameworks and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead corporate governance and legislative compliance activities
Coordinate policy development, review and governance frameworks
Manage Right to Information, Information Privacy and Public Interest Disclosure matters
Oversee complaints management, statutory reporting and governance registers
Provide governance advice to senior leaders and managers
Manage insurance renewals and claims administration
Monitor legislative changes and drive governance best practice across the organisation
About You
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience in governance, compliance, policy development or legislative administration, ideally within Local Government,



State Government or a similar regulated environment
Strong knowledge of governance legislation, including the Local Government Act, Right to Information and privacy legislation
Excellent analytical, research and report writing skills
The ability to interpret legislation and provide practical governance advice
Strong organisational skills with the ability to independently manage a diverse workload
Experience developing policies, governance frameworks and statutory documentation
Relevant tertiary qualifications in public administration, law, business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
Applicants who have strong governance experience but may not meet every selection criterion are encouraged to apply, as a modified scope of responsibilities may be considered for the right candidate.
What's On Offer
Six-month temporary contract with immediate commencement
One-bedroom accommodation provided (suitable for a single person or couple)
Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Executive Leadership Team
Autonomous role with broad organisational influence
Experience the unique lifestyle and natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland
To Apply
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To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.
About Us
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📌 Governance Coordinator (Queensland)
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