Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum, pro rata (22.8 hours per week), (plus super)

Temporary Part Time from December 2026 until October 2028 (2 years, 4 months)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About The Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced governance professional to join the Governance, Integrity, Legal and Risk team as a Senior Governance Officer. Reporting to the Governance Coordinator, this position plays a critical role in supporting Council's commitment to transparent, accountable and effective governance practices across the organisation.

As Senior Governance Officer, you will provide specialist advice and support across a broad range of governance functions, with a strong focus on Freedom of Information (FOI), Information Privacy, legislative compliance and best-practice governance. You will manage and determine FOI and privacy requests, maintain key governance frameworks and statutory registers, contribute to Council meeting and Councillor briefing processes, and support the delivery of governance training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Councillors, executives and stakeholders across the organisation, you will help ensure Council meets its legislative obligations while promoting a culture of good governance, integrity and accountability.



This role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist expertise in a agile local government environment and make a meaningful contribution to Council's strategic and operational outcomes.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced governance professional with a strong understanding of local government governance frameworks, legislative compliance requirements, and the administration of Freedom of Information and Information Privacy processes. You will have demonstrated experience interpreting and applying relevant legislation, managing sensitive and confidential matters, and providing accurate, practical advice to a broad range of stakeholders.

You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, correspondence, agendas and other governance documentation. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you will be able to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Experience in local government or a comparable public sector environment will be highly regarded, particularly in relation to FOI and privacy administration, governance compliance, Council meeting processes and policy development. Most importantly, you will demonstrate professionalism, political awareness, integrity and a genuine commitment to supporting good governance outcomes for the organisation and community.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws.



Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits Of Working With Us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.

To apply To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

- A brief cover letter
- Your resume
- Response to key selection criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks Position Description: Senior Governance Officer - 363.5 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Further information: Dani Trimble, 8571 1497

📌 Senior Governance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 City of Greater Dandenong
📍 Melbourne