Introduction

Moorabool is not only a excellent place to work; it’s also a great place to live.

We support fewer in person hours, our people are afforded ultimate flexibility that meets the needs of each individual.

- Band 6 $96,109.86 to $104,321.63 + 12% Superannuation
- Full time, Ongoing
- Based at Darley

About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

Working within the Governance & Civic Support team, you will be responsible for coordinating Council meeting processes, maintaining key governance registers, supporting risk and compliance initiatives and undertaking freedom of information activities. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to work closely with Councillors, senior leaders and stakeholders across the organisation while contributing to projects that strengthen Council's governance framework and service delivery.

What We Offer

- Outstanding flexible working arrangements - make working with us work for you
- Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals
- Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
- Eligibility for parental leave after six months service
- Payment of increments whilst on parental leave
- Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave




- Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause
- Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring.

About You

You are a highly organised and proactive professional with excellent communication skills and a strong eye for detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where prioritisation, discretion and sound judgement are essential. With experience in local government, governance, administration or a related field, you enjoy building positive working relationships and working collaboratively to deliver quality outcomes. You are confident preparing reports and correspondence, managing competing priorities and navigating legislative and regulatory requirements with professionalism and integrity. You bring well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn and adapt and an understanding of governance principles, risk management and organisational compliance.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the effective operation of Council and the delivery of services to the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Sunday 16th August 2026.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact People Services on .

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

- Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
- Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
- Supporting the Human Rights Charter
- Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

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🏢 Moorabool Shire Council
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