Rich Text Widget Set Bullet Icons Remove Bullet Icons Team Leader Governance Local Government Leadership Opportunity Permanent Full Time $115k – 120k + Super Are you an experienced Governance professional looking for your next opportunity within Local Government?
We are seeking a Team Leader Governance to lead a team of Governance Officers, and support the coordination, maintenance and communication of robust governance frameworks and supporting policies, systems, procedures and processes in line with legislative compliance.
The Role As Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of information services and ensure requests are managed in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures.
You will lead a team of Information Officers while working closely with internal stakeholders to improve access to information and ensure Council meets its statutory obligations.
Key responsibilities will include: Lead and oversee the preparation, collation and distribution of Council and Committee agendas, minutes, action registers and business papers, ensuring meetings are conducted in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.
Coordinate secretariat services for Council, Committee and other governance forums, including meeting schedules, run sheets, speakers, written submissions and public notification requirements.
Maintain accurate governance records, business paper systems, delegations, reporting registers and related systems to support legislative compliance, transparency and effective decision-making.
Provide high-level governance advice, administrative support and guidance to Council business units on governance processes, policies,



procedures and statutory obligations.
Lead, mentor and support team members, fostering professional development, knowledge sharing and a collaborative team setting.
Develop and deliver training programs, resources and information guides to strengthen staff understanding of governance processes, ethical standards and organisational responsibilities.
Review and continuously improve governance policies, procedures, systems and processes, maintaining a centralised and up-to-date framework for Council policies and procedures.
Contribute to governance projects and initiatives through research, planning, implementation and evaluation, supporting legislative compliance, organisational improvement and best-practice governance.
Monitor and maintain governance systems and frameworks, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, compliance and service delivery.
Collate and analyse governance performance data and statistics to support reporting, organisational planning, strategic direction and informed decision-making.
Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration and transparency, ensuring governance practices align with organisational values and qualified standards.
Work collaboratively with the Governance team, management and key stakeholders to deliver business unit objectives,



respond to operational priorities and support Council-wide initiatives.
Undertake other duties as directed by the Coordinator Governance Access to Information.
About You Experience in Governance, Information Management, Privacy, GIPA/FOI or a related Local Government function Previous experience leading or supervising a team Experience in Local Government Strong understanding of legislative requirements relating to the provision of information Experience managing information requests and/or access to information matters Experience dealing with subpoenas, legal notices, or other statutory information requirements Strong policy and procedure development experience Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to provide clear advice and guidance to internal stakeholders Robust attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Experience working with an EDRMS or information management system A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement If this sounds like you, please APPLY NOW or send your resume to ****** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and genetic information.
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📌 Team Leader Governance (Sydney)
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