Expression of Interest

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Department: Commercial & Corporate Services

Looking for an opportunity to provide expertise across various areas of governance, contributing to a robust governance culture?

At Central Highlands Regional Council, we're growing our team of passionate Governance Professionals who are ready to make a difference in the communities we serve. We offer a welcoming, flexible, and future-focused workplace where your skills, ideas, and career goals are truly valued.

We're inviting expressions of interest from professionals for the below positions.

• Governance Support Officer — In this role you will provide administration support and assistance to ensure the efficient functioning of the Governance section. You will work to achieve and maintain a high standard of Governance Frameworks and legislative compliance through the effective support of administrative and statutory processes, ensuring excellence in Governance across all of Council's operations and functions.
• Governance, Corporate Planning & Policy Officer — In this role, you will strengthen and maintain council's suite of policies, guidelines, and procedures in order to ensure that council officers are appropriately guided in the execution of their duties. This position is also responsible for compiling and presenting regular reports on council's performance against key corporate goals. Working with the broader Governance Team, this position will also be key in assisting as required across areas such as risk, insurance and administrative governance work (including the preparation of delegations and authorisations documentation).
• Governance Specialist — In this role your objective will be to provide technical governance expertise to assist and coordinate the Governance Team in carrying out enterprise risk management, audit and assurance, business continuity planning, policy and procedure development, corporate planning & reporting and integrity management functions for Council, supporting the organisation to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

If you are a highly skilled administrator with an eye for detail, a mind for process and interest in governance/legislation this is the role for you

• Work with purpose — contribute to meaningful outcomes for our region
• Roles for every stage of your career — from officers to senior positions
• Grow with us — access professional development and career pathways
• Supportive team culture — collaborative, inclusive, and community-minded
• Enjoy the lifestyle — live and work in a thriving regional community

If you\'re looking for meaningful work within a workplace that supports you both personally and professionally — we'd love to hear from you.

Be part of the team that builds a better future for the Central Highlands.

If this sounds like you, apply now

Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO's
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To express your interest in a position within our Governance Team, please submit your resume detailing your career history and relevant experience/qualifications.

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Expressions close: 8am, Tuesday 16 September 2025.

Please note applicants may be contacted and progressed prior to the closing date.