Your new company Opportunity for an experienced Governance Officer to join a large, forward-thinking local government organisation is one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, delivering a wide range of essential services to a diverse and dynamic community.
Join on an initial 3-month contract with the possibility of an extension.Your new roleAs Governance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's governance framework and ensuring compliance with legislative and corporate requirements.
Working within a central governance team, you will:Manage the development, review and processing of policies, procedures and administrative directives, ensuring alignment with the organisation's governance frameworkMaintain governance registers, document control systems and associated records to support transparency and complianceProvide advice on governance matters and monitor legislative changes, identifying impacts and supporting implementation across the organisationCoordinate Right to Information (RTI), Information Privacy (IP) requests and external legislative reporting requirementsSupport Public Interest Disclosure (PID) processes, including complaint management,
risk assessments and reportingProvide advice on conflicts of interest and maintain relevant registersContribute to governance improvement initiatives and broader organisational projectsWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful, you will bring governance experience along with strong legislative interpretation skills and attention to detail.
You will demonstrate:Experience in governance, policy development, compliance or a related discipline (local government experience highly regarded)Solid ability to interpret and apply legislation, particularly in a public sector environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a focus on continuous improvementHigh level organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systemsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a teamWhat you'll get in returnDiverse exposure across governance, compliance and legislative functionsSupportive and collaborative team environmentCompetitive hourly ratesIpswich location with hybrid flexibilityContract type: initial 3-month contract with possibility of extension
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