Job Description
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$139,978 to $148,325 per annum, plussuperannuation
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Full-time, permanent
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CBD location
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As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is aLocal Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve ouraims, we recruit the very best people who understand the Cityexists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity n
As the Governance and Policy Coordinator at the City of Perth,you will oversee the City's governance function and coordinate ateam of governance professionals to support effectivedecision-making, legislative compliance and
organisationalassurance.
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Reporting to the Alliance Manager Governance and Policy withinour Governance and Strategy team, your responsibilities wouldprimarily include:
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Overseeing the City's governance frameworks,
policies,procedures
and registers to ensure legislative compliance andalignment with Council decisions and better-practicestandards;
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Coordinating Council and Committee processes, including thepreparation and quality assurance of agendas, reports, briefingmaterials and minutes;
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Providing authoritative advice on governance, probity,compliance and legislative matters to the Executive LeadershipTeam, Elected Members and senior stakeholders; and
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Coordinating governance, electoral, audit and
assuranceactivities
while supporting the capability and performance ofthe Governance and Policy team.
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About You n
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
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Extensive knowledge of governance and
electoralrequirements
within a local government environment, includingthe ability to interpret and apply the Local Government Act,local laws, policies and regulatory frameworks;
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Extensive experience supporting Council and
Committeeprocesses,
including the coordination and quality assurance ofagendas, minutes and decision-making documentation;
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Solid experience in governance systems, policy developmentand document management,



including the application oflegislative and accountability frameworks;
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Highly developed written and interpersonal
communicationskills,
with the ability to prepare complex
governancedocumentation
and provide clear, professional advice to a rangeof stakeholders;
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Demonstrated experience coordinating and
supportingprofessional
teams within a collaborative, accountable andhigh-performing environment;
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Sound judgement and discretion when managing
confidential,sensitive
or high-risk governance matters; and
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A tertiary qualification in Law, Governance,
PublicAdministration
or a related discipline, or
substantialequivalent
experience.
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If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, wewelcome your application.
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Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork,Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead andsupport the community.
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Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more aboutthe role and working at the City.
Eligibility n
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
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A right to work in Australia, such as a birth
certificate,current
passport or current visa;
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A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within thepreceding three months; and
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The ability to work outside normal business hours,including evenings.
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Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify your application.
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We're continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culturethat's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City ofPerth community. We encourage applications from people of all ages,cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples—abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
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For further information please contact Charlie Clarke, Alliance Manager Council Governance and Policy, or e-mail: .
Attachments n
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Application Pack - Governance and Policy Coordinator.pdf
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Collection Notice.pdf
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📌 Governance And Policy Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth