Play a key support role in Council governance, providing quality administration, records management and compliance support. 28th October, 2026 Governance Support Officer Ongoing full time The Opportunity Join Council as our Governance Support Officer and support the governance and compliance processes that help Council operate effectively. You’ll work across the organisation, providing reliable administrative support in a varied and important role. What Council Offers:
- 72.5 hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight
- RDOs in accordance with Council policy)
- Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- 15 days paid sick/parental leave
- Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
- Corporate Uniforms (annual allowance) and PPE supplied 28th October, 2026 Governance Support Officer Ongoing full time The Opportunity Join Council as our Governance Support Officer and support the governance and compliance processes that help Council operate effectively. You’ll work across the organisation, providing reliable administrative support in a wide-ranging and important role. What Council Offers:
- 72.5 hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight
- RDOs in accordance with Council policy)
- Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- 15 days paid sick/parental leave
- Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
- Annual Flu vaccinations + Skin Checks
- Corporate Uniforms (annual allowance) and PPE supplied General Salary Information:



This position is classified as Level 3 Y1 under the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Local Government Officers (Stream A) Certified Agreement. The salary is $78,260 per annum including allowances plus superannuation. $41.5171 per hour. Our Ideal Candidate You’ll be an organised and professional administrator with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. You’ll communicate confidently, handle sensitive information with discretion and take pride in providing accurate, reliable support. Experience in governance, compliance, records management or committee support will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide timely and accurate administrative and operational support for Council's governance, compliance, risk andassurance activities, ensuring records, registers and documentation are maintained in accordance with legislativeand organisational requirements;
- Maintain governance, statutory and corporate registers, ensuring records are accurate, current and managed inaccordance with legislative and organisational requirements;
- Facilitate the maintenance of governance procedures, templates, work instructions and administrative resources,including document control activities such as document reviews, version control, publication and archiving;
- Provide secretariat support for the Audit and Risk Committee and other governance-related meetings, includingpreparing and distributing agendas and minutes,



maintaining action records and managing associateddocumentation. See the Position Description for a more extensive list of

key responsibilities
. Key Selection Criteria If our values resonate with you ‘Opportunity, Respect, Strength and Accountability’ and you possess the following qualifications and experience, read below about

how to apply
Mandatory:
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a structured work environment, with experience in committee, records or governance support highly regarded;
- Ability to work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and work instructions to routine work activities and recognise when a matter requires referral;
- Well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate correspondence, minutes,registers and reports from supplied information;
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to organise work, manage recurring activities and records, and meet required deadlines;
- Ability to undertake factual research, information gathering, document collation and accurate data entry;
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality, privacy and appropriate information handling;
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to liaise professionally with employees and external contacts;
- Competence using contemporary Microsoft 365 applications and electronic document and records management systems; and
- Current Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence (minimum P1). Desirable:
- A relevant Certificate III or IV qualification in business, local government, governance, records management or a related discipline; and;
- Exper

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