About the role The Governance Officer coordinates and delivers the Shire's governance and compliance activities, providing accurate and timely support and advice to the CEO, Elected Members and employees. The role maintains governance frameworks, statutory registers and compliance processes and supports Council and Committee administration, policy, local laws, FOI, elections, risk and continuous improvement. This is a dedicated governance role focused on helping the Shire meet its statutory, regulatory and corporate governance obligations and supporting high-quality, transparent and accountable decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate Council and Committee governance processes, including agendas, minutes and action tracking.

- Maintain statutory registers, delegations, authorisations and the Shire's corporate compliance calendar.

- Coordinate the Compliance Audit Return and other statutory governance reporting requirements.

- Monitor legislative change and provide practical governance and compliance advice across the organisation.

- Coordinate the review and administration of Council policies, procedures and local laws.

- Support Freedom of Information, Ombudsman, legal liaison and information-access processes.

- Support local government election requirements and governance-related annual reporting.

- Contribute to corporate risk, audit, internal control and governance improvement activities.

- Support compliant procurement and tender governance processes and maintain appropriate records.

About you

- Demonstrated experience in governance or compliance, preferably within Western Australian local government, including Council/Committee processes and statutory compliance.

- Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995, associated regulations and contemporary local government governance, compliance and Council meeting requirements.

- High-level written communication, research,



analytical and report-writing skills, with solid attention to detail and the ability to manage competing statutory deadlines.

- High-level interpersonal skills, sound judgement and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic governance/records systems.

- Qualification in governance, compliance, public administration, law or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

- Relevant local government governance training or professional development.

- Current unrestricted C Class driver's licence.

- National Police Clearance satisfactory to the Shire.

- Experience maintaining governance frameworks, registers, delegations, policies and compliance calendars;

experience with FOI, local laws, elections, legal liaison, risk or audit is highly regarded.

- Knowledge of FOI, local laws, procurement governance, risk, audit, statutory registers, delegations and policy administration.

Benefits

- Remuneration of $84,490–$90,819 per annum, commensurate with skills, experience and the responsibilities and seniority of the role, plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.

- Four weeks' annual leave.

- Flexible working hours that may be negotiated.

- Professional development and training opportunities.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- Free skin cancer screening and flu vaccinations.

- Free access to the swimming pool and gym.

- Free school holiday care for school-aged children at both the Coolgardie and Kambalda Recreation Centres.

About us The Shire of Coolgardie is a regional local government organisation serving the communities of Coolgardie and Kambalda in Western Australia. The Shire's vision is a connected, progressive and welcoming community, and its purpose is to provide accountable local government services and support informed, lawful and transparent decision-making for the community.

The Governance

Officer will work closely with the CEO, Elected Members, senior leaders and employees across the Shire.

📌 Governance Officer (Kambalda)
🏢 Shire of Coolgardie
📍 Kambalda