Coordinator Governance and Strategy

Closing date: 6/11/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Sale

Department: Governance

Employment type: Full Time Temporary

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Coordinator Governance and Strategy

Position No. 966

Temporary Full-time - December October 2026

Band 8 - $117,024 - $131,128 yearly, plus 12% statutory superannuation

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, passionate people leader who has a strong focus on legislative and statutory compliance. You will oversee the implementation of governance principles, fraud and corruption control, the risk management framework and the business continuity plan. The role also manages key corporate planning functions, including the preparation of strategic documents such as the Community Vision, Council Plan and Annual Report.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering timely and forward-looking advice and recommendations on emerging legislative and statutory matters.
• Providing strategic advice and collaborating with the Corporate Management Team, managers, coordinators, and staff across a broad range of matters, including policies, strategies, and plans related to both operational and strategic objectives.
• Conducting thorough and objective analysis to draw evidence-based conclusions, while recognising how issues are interconnected and identifying practical solutions to overcome constraints.
• Leading and supporting staff through effective supervision, guidance, and professional development to foster high performance and alignment with organisational goals.

Key Selection Criteria:

• High-level understanding of, and significant experience with legislation, policy and practices as they relate to local government.
• Proven ability to prepare clear, concise, and well-structured reports for a range of audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, including the ability to provide guidance, support and performance oversight to direct reports.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, strategies, and procedures across a multidisciplinary organisation.
• Degree or diploma in a related field and be able to demonstrate a high level of experience within a related field. Alternatively, lesser formal qualifications together with extensive and diverse experience, or intensive specialist experience in a related field.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, in particular a capacity to deliver training relevant to the Governance team.

By joining us, you'll enjoy:

• Workplace flexibility, including the option to work from home several days per week.
• Flexible hours and ability to purchase additional leave to help you balance work and life commitments.
• The lifestyle benefits of living and working in a welcoming regional community.
• Be secure in this permanent, full-time role, as part of our friendly and knowledgeable Governance team.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities in the heart of Gippsland." As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Mitchell River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere. Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try

Visit to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How to Apply

Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description and will be accepted no later than 11:59pm Thursday 06 November 2025.