Fraser Coast Regional Council – Hervey Bay QLD
Corporate Governance Officer
Corporate Services
Temporary Full Time -(6 months)
Hervey Bay
+ 9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most significant asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking an experienced governance professional who thrives in a highly organised environment and is passionate about supporting valuable governance outcomes.
You will provide governance and corporate administration support across meeting management, delegations, policy administration, insurance claims management, corporate reporting, caravan park contract oversight and compliance functions.
What your day will look like:
Coordinate Council and statutory meeting processes, including agendas, minutes and action tracking
Maintain governance registers, delegations and compliance records
Administer insurance claims and asset insurance programs
Support corporate planning, reporting and organisational performance requirements
Assist with policy administration, risk management activities and governance projects
Provide professional governance advice and build strong stakeholder relationships
What you'll need for success:
Valid Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence
Extensive experience in governance functions, including meeting administration, corporate reporting, delegations, compliance management and governance support services
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures
Proven ability to research, analyse and provide recommendations on governance, policy and organisational matters
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines




Demonstrated experience building effective stakeholder relationships while exercising discretion, confidentiality and sound judgement
What's nice to have:
Diploma (AQF Level 5 or above) in Business, Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience coordinating insurance claims, asset insurance programs or related governance functions
Previous experience working within a local government environment
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion.
If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
What we Offer:
Values based culture
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards
Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 28 October **** -subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Jess Walton, Manager Governance, Land & Leasing on ******** ***.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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📌 Corporate Governance Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland