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 agile community. Join on an initial 3-month contract with the possibility of an extension.
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Your new role
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As 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:
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- Manage the development, review and processing of policies, procedures and administrative directives, ensuring alignment with the organisation's governance framework
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- Maintain governance registers, document control systems and associated records to support transparency and compliance
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- Provide advice on governance matters and monitor legislative changes, identifying impacts and supporting implementation across the organisation
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- Coordinate Right to Information (RTI), Information Privacy (IP) requests and external legislative reporting requirements
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- Support Public Interest Disclosure (PID) processes, including complaint management, risk assessments and reporting
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- Provide advice on conflicts of interest and maintain relevant registers
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- Contribute to governance improvement initiatives and broader organisational projects
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What you'll need to succeed
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To be successful, you will bring governance experience along with strong legislative interpretation skills and attention to detail. You will demonstrate:
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- Experience in governance, policy development, compliance or a related discipline (local government experience highly regarded)
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- Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, particularly in a public sector environment
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a focus on continuous improvement
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- High level organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
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- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
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What you'll get in return
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Diverse exposure across governance, compliance and legislative functions
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Competitive hourly rates
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Ipswich location with hybrid flexibility
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Contract type: initial 3-month contract with possibility of extension