Waratah-Wynyard Council have an exciting opportunity available for a Governance Officer – Information Management to support our growing municipality.

Are you organised, detail focused and looking to build a career in local government? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys administration, working with people and learning recent systems and processes. You will be part of a supportive team gaining a diverse range of experience across councils functions and services that make a difference to our community.

This is a permanent full-time position working 75 hours over a 9-day fortnight.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- The ability to work accurately in a busy environment.

- Excellent Organisational and time management skills.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Excellent computer literacy.

Why Join us?
- Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee’s salary)

- Health and wellbeing program

- Up to 12 weeks parental leave

- Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays

- 17% leave loading annually

- Employee Assistance Program

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

What next?

If we've sparked your interest, and you would like to be a motivated and positive contributor to the team at Council,



then apply now via the Council Website at www.warwyn.tas.gov.au

Please note that any application submitted through the SEEK website will not be considered.

Information on addressing the selection criteria can be found on our ‘How to apply’ page.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others.

Applications for this position close at 8am Tuesday 18 August 2026, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

You will receive an immediate automated response in the online form and by email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you haven’t received a response, you have most likely forgotten to attach a document or missed an essential field in the online form. Please review the form and complete the sections highlighted in red font.

If you have technical difficulties in submitting your application, contact our People & Safety team on 03 6443 8***.

📌 Governance Officer - Information Management (Wynyard)
🏢 Waratah Wynyard Council
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