About the role

The Team Leader Governance provides strategic leadership and direction for the operation of our corporate governance function. The role promotes excellent governance practices, ensuring systems, policies, and procedures are in accordance with legislative requirements and the Corporation’s needs.

In this role you will provide high level support to the Board of Directors through assisting with the preparation and distribution of agendas, reports, and minutes to ensure the smooth operation of Board meetings.

This role is a full-time opportunity , including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring the quality and timeliness of Board and Committee agendas, papers and workshop materials including overseeing their preparation and distribution.

Attending meetings to accurately record and promptly circulate minutes, actions and resolutions.

Planning and managing the Board and Committees’ annual calendar.

Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to corporate governance.

Overseeing and maintaining corporate governance registers including conflicts of interest, gifts, benefits and hospitality and annual declarations.

Providing support and strategic advice to stakeholders on corporate governance principles and governance matters, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

Developing and delivering corporate governance training programs and information sessions.

Supporting the Manager Governance, Risk & Communications with the administration of the Internal Audit function.





Leading and maintaining our corporate bookshelf and partnering with leaders to monitor currency and adoption of policies and procedures.

Processing requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 within statutory timeframes.

Identifying and implementing improvements to Board governance and integrity processes and systems.

Key Selection Criteria

Extensive experience in governance and board/committee support, preferably within the Victorian public sector.

Experience providing leadership, support and guidance with the ability to train employees.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality board papers.

Demonstrated ability to undertake and coordinate activities, procedures and documents required to achieve and promote good governance practices across an organisation.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software and systems including agenda and minute management systems, Microsoft Office suite of programs and electronic document management systems.

Why work with us?

At North East Water we’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment,



and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters (with our fabulous atrium),

Great work-life balance with a range of adaptable working arrangements including hybrid working, compressed hours and the option to purchase additional leave,

Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,

Annual salary increases and superannuation,

Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose,

15 weeks paid primary caregiver leave and 3 weeks secondary caregiver leave,

24/7 confidential wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

Discounted gym and pool memberships throughFitness Passport,

Musculoskeletal reimbursements for allied health treatments,

Discounted private health cover,

Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,

Social club,

Bring your dog to work,

plus much, much more!

Position Information

An attractive salary range of $117,141 to $131,260 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

This is a full time, ongoing position.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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📌 Team Leader Governance (City of Wodonga)
🏢 North East Water
📍 City of Wodonga