Governance Administration Officer
Temporary Full Time | Until September 2027 | Stawell - Regional Victoria

Salary: $90,917 per annum pro rata
Plus: 12% superannuation
Plus: Fortnightly RDO

Applications close: Wednesday 5th November at 5.00pm

[Download the Risk and Compliance Officer Position Description]

Are you highly analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about improving organisational safety, risk management and compliance?

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a skilled and proactive Risk and Compliance Officer to join our People and Culture team on a temporary full-time basis until September 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on analysing complex information, developing meaningful reports and working collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen organisational compliance and continuous improvement.

As our Risk and Compliance Officer, you will play an important role in supporting Council to meet its legislative and regulatory obligations, particularly across occupational health and safety (OHS), risk management and compliance.

Working closely with our Safety and Compliance team, you will use your advanced analytical and reporting skills to identify trends, monitor organisational risks and translate complex data into clear, practical information that supports informed decision-making.

You will also contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and compliance frameworks, working with managers and stakeholders across Council to strengthen systems, improve practices and promote a proactive approach to managing risk.

Key responsibilities include:

- Analyse and interpret complex risk, OHS and compliance data to identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop high-quality reports,



dashboards and presentations for management, committees and senior leaders.
- Draft, review and implement policies, procedures and frameworks to support legislative compliance and organisational best practice.
- Coordinate and maintain corporate risk registers, compliance records and associated reporting requirements.
- Support internal audits, compliance reviews and the monitoring of corrective actions.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders, providing practical advice, guidance and support on risk and compliance matters.
- Support Council’s Child Safe Standards compliance program and continuous improvement activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines advanced technical and analytical capability with exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will be confident working with data, presenting information to different audiences and developing clear, accurate documentation.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and develop meaningful reports and dashboards.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency and quality across reporting, documentation and compliance activities.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence positive outcomes.




- Excellent presentation and communication skills, including the confidence to present complex information clearly to managers, committees and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and reviewing policies and procedures, with strong written communication and document preparation skills.
- Advanced systems and technical capability, with the ability to extract, validate and analyse information from multiple systems.
- Sound knowledge of risk management, compliance and legislative requirements, ideally within a regulatory or local government environment.
- Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Relevant qualifications in business, risk management, compliance or a related discipline, together with relevant experience, will be highly regarded. Equivalent demonstrated capability and experience will also be considered.

Why Join Us?

At Northern Grampians Shire Council, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in workplace safety, risk management and organisational compliance.

We offer:

- Temporary full-time employment until September 2027.
- A fortnightly rostered day off (RDO) to support work-life balance.
- A collaborative and supportive team setting.
- Opportunities to contribute to organisation-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- A role where your analytical expertise, initiative and attention to detail will make a genuine difference.

How to apply

- Please download and read the position description to view the full selection criteria
- Click the Apply Button to submit application
- Attach a resume and cover letter

Applications close at 5.00pm Wednesday 4th November 2026

📌 Risk and Compliance Officer (Stawell)
🏢 Northern Grampians Shire Council
📍 Stawell