Governance Officer
1 week ago
We're hiring: Governance Officer | Noosa Council
Tewantin, QLD (Hybrid - 4 days per week, mix of office and work-from-home)
$96,756 base salary + 12% super + 17.5% leave loading (pro rata)
Temporary Part-Time until June 2026 (potential to extend)
At Noosa Council, we're
different by nature
and so is the way we work.
We're looking for a motivated and professional
Governance Officer
to join our Governance Branch. This is a
hybrid role
, giving you the flexibility to balance your professional impact with life in one of Australia's most stunning coastal regions.
As a Governance Officer, you'll play a key role in promoting
integrity, transparency, and accountability
across Council. Your work will help ensure our organisation continues to operate ethically and in line with community expectations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide expert advice on governance, risk, insurance, complaints, privacy, and information access matters.
- Assess Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) applications and make statutory decisions.
- Administer Council's complaints and insurance frameworks with fairness and professionalism.
- Support policy development, delegations, and audit improvements to strengthen governance processes.
- Collaborate with teams across Council to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement.
About You
You're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a knack for navigating complex legislation and communicating clearly. You thrive on solving problems, building relationships, and helping others understand good governance.
You'll bring:
- Experience in governance, compliance, risk, or related fields.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Local Government or related discipline.
- A genuine commitment to ethical, transparent and accountable decision-making.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Noosa Council, we live our SPARC values - Supportive, Passionate, Authentic, Respectful and Committed.
You'll enjoy:
A hybrid work model (part-time, 4 days per week)
Work-life balance in one of Queensland's most beautiful coastal regions
A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Training, development, and career growth opportunities
Wellness initiatives, Fitness Passport, and free parking
Applications close:
Sunday, 16 November :59pm AEST)
Contact:
Diana Stewart, Governance Manager on
Apply now
to join a forward-thinking Council that values integrity, flexibility, and the people who make it all happen.
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