Location: Stonnington City Centre, 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern + Working from home

Job Category: Governance

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinating the administration of Council business, including Council meetings and briefing sessions.
- Supporting Council elections, Councillor induction and professional development as required.
- Providing expert support and guidance on Council’s agenda management software.
- Ensuring the smooth running of all Audit & Risk Committee meetings by coordinating administrative processes.
- Compiling Audit & Risk Committee agendas, papers, and minutes to ensure clarity, conciseness, and compliance with legislative obligations.
- Assisting in supporting an effective internal audit function through planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
- Assisting in the maintenance and publishing of corporate registers (e.g., Conflict of Interest, Gifts, Benefits & Hospitality).

Benefits

Full‑time permanent role with a salary range of $102,368 – $110,865, 12% superannuation, monthly accrued day off, and regular overtime on Monday evenings remunerated in accordance with Council's Employment Agreement and as agreed with manager.

Desired Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated experience in Governance, Civic Support, or Councillor support in the Local Government sector.




- Demonstrated understanding of the Local Government Act 2020 and a proven track record of assisting an organisation in complying with it.
- Capability to offer expert advice or regulate client actions in accordance with established policies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Experience using Council's agenda management system, Doc Assembler.
- Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders and internal teams to address specialist issues, communicate effectively, build relationships, and resolve cross‑functional challenges.
- Understanding of personnel practices such as equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety, and employee development.
- Knowledge of local government processes and procedures, particularly in the Governance area.

The City of Stonnington is a child‑safe, equal chance employer valuing diversity and inclusion.

We acknowledge we are meeting on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the East Kulin Nations and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge their living connection to Country, relationship with the land and all living things extending back tens of thousands of years.

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📌 Governance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 City Of Stonnington
📍 Melbourne