Governance Officer

• Tewantin + Hybrid work (mix of office and WFH)
• Temporary Part-Time (4 days per week) until 28 June 2026, with potential to extend
• (Pro-rata) Level 5.1 $96,756 base salary ($109,826 total package based on full-time equivalent). Candidates with less experience will be considered at a suitable level.

Help shape transparency, integrity and trust in one of Queensland's most iconic coastal communities.

Noosa Council is looking for a motivated and professional Governance Officer to join our Governance Branch. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role that directly supports good governance, ethical decision-making and public confidence in local government, while enjoying true work-life balance with part-time hours and hybrid flexibility.

In this role, you'll provide expert support and advice across governance, privacy, complaints, insurance, risk, statutory decision-making and policy. You'll work closely with internal teams, the community and regulators to promote accountability, good conduct and organisational integrity.

In this role you will:

• Provide advice on governance, integrity and compliance matters, and support teams to understand their obligations.
• Administer Council's complaints management framework (including privacy, human rights and governance-related complaints), and prepare clear, professional responses.
• Assess and make formal decisions on Right to Information and Information Privacy applications in line with legislation.
• Coordinate Council's delegations program, ensuring delegations remain accurate, current and defensible.
• Support the management of insurance claims, investigating claims, preparing evidence-based recommendations and assisting with renewals.
• Contribute to risk management, human rights, conflicts of interest, and the preparation of key corporate reporting (including the Annual Report).
• Maintain governance registers, prepare briefing notes and reports for internal and external stakeholders, and support audit/improvement actions.
• Help deliver governance training across Council and build the profile of the Governance team.

This is a role with real breadth, part adviser, part investigator, part problem-solver. No two days will be the same.

You're someone who cares about doing things the right way. You're calm, professional and great with people and you can confidently navigate sensitive and sometimes complex matters.

You'll bring:

• Experience in a governance-related role in government or the private sector.
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and statutory processes.
• Knowledge (or the ability to quickly develop knowledge) in areas such as complaints management, insurance claims handling, risk, right to information, information privacy, policy development and corporate governance frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, and provide clear, customer-focused advice to both internal stakeholders and the community.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills, you can prioritise, manage competing deadlines, and handle multiple matters at once.

You'll also hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Local Government, Law or a related discipline, and a current Driver's Licence "C" Class.

At Noosa Council, we're proud to be Supportive, Passionate, Authentic, Respectful and Committed (SPARC). We're also proud to offer meaningful work that supports our community and flexibility that supports you.

Here's what you can expect:

• Hybrid work model - part-time role with flexibility to work from both the office in Tewantin and from home.
• Genuine work-life balance (4 days per week).
• Inclusive, values-led culture
• Wellness initiatives and access to Fitness Passport.
• Free parking, EAP, annual flu vaccinations.
• Career development, secondments, job sharing and study assistance.
• Paid parental leave, mid-career break options and pathways for progression.

You'll be working in a UNESCO-recognised Biosphere Reserve in one of Australia's most desirable regions surrounded by beaches, hinterland, national parks and lifestyle. This is a governance role where you can see the community impact of your work every day.

Applications close 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 16 November 2025.

To apply:

1. Click Apply.
2. Attach your resume and cover letter outlining your motivation and how you meet the Position Requirements and Key Responsibilities.
3. Include examples of relevant experience.

For more information about the role, please contact Diana Stewart, Governance Manager, on