Governance Project Officer

1 week ago

Stirling, Australia The City of Stirling Full time

Office of the CEO | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
- Closing date: 10/03/2025

**Governance Project Officer**
- **Lead key governance projects and provide expert advice.**:

- **Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe**:

- **Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%**

**About Us**

The City of Stirling is the largest local government by population in Western Australia, serving over 243,000 residents. We are committed to delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services to our thriving community. Our workforce of around 1400 people enjoys a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance through flexible work options and a range of policies and benefits.

**About the Position**

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Governance Project Officer to join our Governance Business Unit. In this senior position, you will be managing key governance projects, including elections and local government reform, and providing expert advice to the Executive and Council on governance issues.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead and ensure the successful delivery of Council elections under the Optional Preferential Voting System.
- Manage the implementation of Local Government reform across the City.
- Provide specialist advice on governance issues to the Manager Governance, Executive, and Council.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and other governance-related documents.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Federal, State, and Local Government bodies.
- Attend Council and Committee Meetings to provide advice and answer questions as required

**About You**
- Experience in the implementation of legislative reform and coordination of local government elections.
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Advanced written communication skills and the ability to prepare unsupervised reports.
- Excellent understanding of local government governance and meeting procedures.
- Proven time management and planning skills.
- Ability to provide sound advice on governance issues in a politically sensitive manner.
- Experience in attending Council and Committee Meetings.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

This maximum term position is for 12 months working a minimum of 3 days per week. The part time position is a Level 8 Inside Workforce Agreement positions which attract a salary from $106,999.38 to $112,630.07 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.

**Why Join Us?**
- Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Enjoy a range of flexible work options and benefits.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance practices in the City of Stirling.

The City of Stirling is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and engaged workforce. We offer a range of flexible work options and benefits to ensure a fulfilling employment experience. As a Governance Project Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and contribute to our mission of delivering efficient, responsive, and sustainable services.

**To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a**:

- A copy of Australian driving licence
- National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
- Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
- The right to work in Australia

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