Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

- Be a clean and green city
- Be a place people call home
- Have facilities and services for everyone
- Encourage and support economic development and diversification
- Be a quality employer.

Starting from: $86,477.26

About the role

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking for a Governance Officer who can bring strong local government knowledge, sound judgement, values teamwork and enjoys helping people work better together. This is an opportunity to help build governance capability across organisation and support the City's governance framework, legislative compliance, policy and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

- Coordinate Council and Committee meetings, preparing agendas, reports and minutes.

- Attend meetings, provide support, record minutes and manage follow-ups.

- Support the development,



review and implementation of policies, procedures and management guidelines.

- Assist with governance communications and projects that improve accountability, transparency, and risk management.

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What you can bring

- Strong written communication and proofreading skills.

- People skills to work well across the organisation and with stakeholders.

- Organisational ability to manage deadlines and detail.

- Initiative to work independently and the teamwork to support others.

Values

- Accountability - We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
- Collaboration - We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
- Teamwork - We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
- Respect - We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
- Integrity- We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
- Transparency - We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
- Excellence - We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results.

Advantages

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

- Salary sacrificing
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
- Training and development opportunities
- Free Parking
- Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
- $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
- Rebated childcare offered
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.

📌 Governance Officer (Kalgoorlie - Boulder)
🏢 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder