Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real balance, purpose and impact.

If you are looking for a rewarding governance career, meaningful work and genuine flexibility, this is where it starts...

Full-Time Executive Career Opportunity

- Local Government State Award Band 3 Level 2 Grade 14.

- 12% Superannuation Contribution.

- Location - Moree NSW

Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as the vacancy may be closed at any time once suitable candidates are identified.

Why Choose Council?

- Genuine work-life balance including a rostered day off every three weeks giving you 17 extra days off each year.
- Relocation assistance available to help you seamlessly transition to our vibrant community.

- Professional development and training opportunities to build your leadership skills across Council.

- Competitive pay and perks under the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

- Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.

- A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.

- A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.

- Fitness Passport providing discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government.





The Opportunity Step into a strategic executive role providing high-level support to the Director of Corporate and Community and the Manager Legal & Governance. As the Governance Coordinator, you will assist the Manager Legal & Governance to provide, or coordinate the delivery of, systems, schedules, expert advice and support to allow Council to promote best practice governance.

Your responsibilities will include leading and reviewing of Council's policies and procedures, maintaining Council's delegation register and ensure compliance with procedures governing delegation of authority.

About You You are a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with experience in governance, compliance, and legislative administration. You excel at building relationships, managing competing priorities, and delivering quality outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Risk Management, Law, or a similar field.

- Experience interpreting and applying legislation.

- Experience reviewing transaction documents (i.e. contracts and deeds).

- Experience in high level customer service including dealing with highly confidential and/or sensitive information, preparation of complex correspondence and complaint management.

Ready to make a real Impact? Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.

📌 Governance Coordinator (Moree)
🏢 Moree Plains Shire Council
📍 Moree