Governance and Access to Information Officer

Governance and Access to Information Officer

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Overview

The role of Governance and Access to Information Officer is responsible for the provision of guidance, advice and support to staff in relation to Governance matters including, but not limited to, the management of Central Coast Council (CCC) policies, staff delegations, Code of Conduct, Legislative Compliance Registers and providing public access to Council information in accordance with the Governance Information (Public Access) Act.

Reporting to the Section Manager Governance, this role will see you provide professional customer service to the public and internal staff whilst providing public access to documents in accordance with relevant legislation. In addition, you will be tasked with using your specialist knowledge to make determinations, recommendations and preparing correspondence in relation to the processing of document access applications.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• a Certificate III qualification in Business Administration, Recordkeeping or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
• the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff and the public
• knowledge of local government legislation and the structure, process and functions of local government
• experience in interpreting and applying the GIPA Act and relevant PPIP Act in a public sector environment, including the preparation of documents and correspondence for determinations and reviews
• experience dealing with confidential and sensitive matters

Other important information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $76.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $89.1k per year on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
• We have two permanent full-time roles available.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Benefits and extras

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Sharon McLaren, Section Manager Governance. You can contact Sharon on

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

Location

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

How To Apply

We have put together some additional resources to help you. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies. You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These Steps:

• Answer the on-line questions shown below.
• Attach your resume
• Attach your qualifications and licences.

After you submit your application you will receive an automated response. If you do not receive a response you will need to submit another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call or Speak & Listen

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Government Administration

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