Governance Officer

Salary Band 5: ranging from $72,484 - $83,610 plus 10.5% superannuation
- Full-time, fixed term position with monthly RDO and possibility of extension
- Supportive and inclusive team culture with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

As Governance Officer, you will work in a small and welcoming team providing high-level administrative support to Council’s Governance function.

You will support officers with report writing and coordinate communication with stakeholders, including Council’s senior leadership team, Councillors, and community members. You will work across the organisation to contribute to and influence good governance practices and legislative compliance.

With the assistance of your team, you will manage the compilation and publication of agendas and minutes, maintain internal registers, support the delivery of Council Meetings, and plan and deliver Citizenship Ceremonies and other Civic events when required.

Some after-hours work is required in this role.

This is an opportunity to launch or change your career by developing your skills and knowledge within a high-profile area of the local government sector. Training in Council systems will be provided.

You will be committed to providing outstanding customer service to all stakeholders and be able to prioritise and manage competing tasks and deadlines.
You will be self-motivated and willing to learn on the job.
You will be able to respect and handle confidential information, and your interpersonal skills will allow you to collaborate with other areas of the organisation to solve minor problems.
Knowledge of the Local Government Act 2020 or relevant Local Government experience is highly regarded but not essential.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._