Statutory Governance Officer

**Fixed term to August 2025 (Parental leave), full-time position****:

- **Band 6 from $82,922.84 to $89,577.28 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)****:

- **An opportunity for a Statutory Compliance professional to contribute to a dynamic and fun team***

**City of Ballarat**

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people.

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Senior Governance Officer, this position leads the response to internal and external statutory requests, including privacy, Freedom of Information (FOI), complaints management and responses to regulatory bodies. Work in a dynamic high-volume environment with a collaborative and fun team as we ensure City of Ballarat meets its statutory obligations.

**Position Objectives**
The objective of this role is to:

- Support the Senior Governance Officer and Coordinator Risk, Governance and Compliance in
responding to internal and external statutory requests, including privacy, Freedom of Information (FOI),
complaints management, and regulatory bodies such as the Victorian Ombudsman.
- Support the organisation in achieving compliance with statutory requirements, including by monitoring
obligations, preparing reports and identifying process improvements.

**About You**

We are looking for an organised, investigative and curious individual with experience in the statutory environment of local government, such as FOI and privacy. You are well-known for your ability to investigate, analyse, and critically assess information, which enables you to provide reasoned advice and recommendations to stakeholders. Your strength in communication and collaboration enables you to build strong relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders. You are comfortable managing competing priorities with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Degree or diploma in statutory compliance/privacy/law or related field with relevant experience, preferably in the local government sector, or extensive experience where there are no formal qualifications.
- High quality organisation and communication skills are essential.
- Knowledge of relevant acts, legislation and processes to ensure statutory compliance obligations are met.

**Selection Criteria**
- ** Qualifications and experience as listed above.**
Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.
- Well-developed expertise and proficiency in statutory compliance, privacy, Freedom of Information,
circumstances preferably within the areas of Local Government or private enterprise (compliance or
complaints management).
- Highly developed ability to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute to the team
environment.
- Well-developed ability to conduct investigative research, legislative and policy interpretation,
including the ability to analyse and critically consider findings to provide advice, recommendations
and options to relevant stakeholders.
- High level customer service skills and excellent communication skills including the capacity to deal
with people face-to-face, over the phone and via other mechanisms of communication as required.
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work
area.

**Benefits of working for the City of Ballarat**
- Competitive salary packaging options
- Work in a collaborative, open and transparent work culture where you are a valued employee
- Training and development opportunities are supported and encouraged
- Employee recognition and service awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work from home in a hybrid model (3 days in the office and 2 from home)
- All equipment is provided to safely set you up to work at home
- Paid Parental Leave
- Active social club with regular events

**To Apply**
- The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the protected attributes or characteristics protected by law. The City of Ballarat are proud to provide employment and recruitment accommodations during the recruitment process. Once our team review your resume, you will be contacted for an interview and at th