Are you ready to take the next step in your Local Government governance career? As Principal Coordinator – Governance, you will provide expert advice and lead the Governance Team in supporting Council to meet its statutory obligations. This dynamic and influential role will see you coordinate the operational delivery of Council meeting governance processes and services, including the end-to-end management of GIPA matters and complaints directed to Council. Playing an integral part in the effective governance of The Hills Shire Council, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both Council and the community. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Secure Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:
• Coordinate the delivery of governance services and functions, including planning, prioritizing and allocating work, monitoring workloads and supporting team capability development
• Attend Council meetings and support the integrity of Council's decision-making processes by reviewing Council Business Papers and Minutes, coordinating actions arising from Council meetings, monitoring resolution implementation.
• Coordinate and oversee Council's Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA) functions, including processing access applications, managing complex information access matters




• Support Council's compliance with statutory governance obligations under relevant legislation. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and coordinate the implementation of improvements to governance systems, controls, policies and practices.
• Coordinate the development, review and maintenance of governance-related policies, frameworks, procedures and registers
• Administer Council's complaints management framework, including complaints, ICAC, Ombudsman and other oversight agency matters. Monitor and track matters, coordinate investigations and prepare correspondence, reports and responses
• Provide specialist governance advice on governance, legislative compliance, information access, privacy, delegations, ethical conduct and administrative law matters.
• Coordinate and support reviews, complaints, investigations and external proceedings, including the preparation of information, submissions, records and briefing material for matters before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, oversight agencies and other external bodies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Councillors, Executive Leadership Team members, staff, regulators, oversight agencies, community members and other government organisations to support Council's governance objectives.

What are we seeking from our new Principal Coordinator – Governance:
1. >5 years relevant experience
2. Tertiary qualifications in Law, Governance,



Public Administration, Business, Commerce, Management or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
3. Extensive relevant experience in Local Government or Public Sector governance and interpreting legislation.
4. Demonstrated experience in processing GIPA applications, privacy matters, complaints, integrity agency enquiries and/or external reviews.
5. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Experience preparing reports, briefings, correspondence and policy documents

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates starting from $192,541 per annum (including superannuation and car allowance), paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, Fitness Passport and discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 24 August 2026. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at **@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

📌 Principal Coordinator - Governance (Baulkham Hills)
🏢 The Hills Shire Council
📍 Baulkham Hills