Job Description
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Full time, Temporary (Parental Leave replacement to January ****)
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Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 plus superannuation
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The Role
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We are seeking a customer service focussed, highly organised and detail-oriented Governance Officer to join our Governance and Integrity team. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys working in a legislative environment, providing high-level administration support and contributing to strong governance practices across the organisation.
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In this role, you will play a key part in supporting Council, Committees, and executive leadership by ensuring governance processes are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Preparing, distributing, and maintaining meeting agendas and minutes
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Providing administrative support and guidance for the development and submission of meeting reports
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Delivering secretariat support for meetings
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Coordinating Personal Interests Returns and integrity-related processes, including conflict of interest declarations, gifts and benefits registers
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Undertake reporting
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Contributing to governance projects, policy development, process improvements, and framework reviews
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This is a temporary parental leave backfill role until January ****.
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About You
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You are proactive, have excellent administrative skills and a commitment to integrity, accountability,



and continuous improvement.
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Experience working in a governance, legislative, compliance, local government, or corporate administration environment
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Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
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Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
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Robust written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach
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Excellent judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
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Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and experience using agenda management or governance software systems
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This role requires a satisfactory police records check and employee Working with Children Check.
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Full time position with flexible and hybrid work options | Salary increase from 12 October ****
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Learning & development opportunities | Generous leave entitlements
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Contribute to our community | Work close to home
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Visit our Employee Benefitswebsitefor more of our benefits.
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Position Description
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Please view the position description and detailed position demands document in "Job Attachments"
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Contact
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If you require any further information regarding this position, please contactCecilia Connellan, Coordinator Governance & Integrity, ******** ***.

📌 Governance Officer (Bendigo)
🏢 City of Greater Bendigo
📍 Bendigo