Governance & Reporting Advisor

1 day ago

Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia Rural City of Wangaratta Full time $97,906 - $150,000 per year

Drive Excellence. Lead with Integrity. Make a Difference.

Governance and Reporting Advisor

Permanent Full Time | Wangaratta, VIC | $97,906 per annum + super | Flexible Work Arrangements

Ready to take your governance expertise to the next level? Join the Rural City of Wangaratta and be part of a progressive organisation where your work truly matters.

We're looking for a Governance & Reporting Advisor who's passionate about transparency, accountability, and delivering real outcomes for the community. In this strategic role, you'll help shape how council operates—ensuring we're not only compliant, but leading the way in good governance.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and coordinate council reporting to support transparency and strategic decision-making
  • Drive compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Embed best-practice governance frameworks across the organisation
  • Provide expert advice that supports ethical leadership and organisational integrity
  • This is your opportunity to be a trusted advisor at the heart of a forward-thinking council. You'll work alongside passionate professionals and contribute to decisions that directly impact the community.

If you're ready to be more than just a policy expert—if you want to lead, influence, and be part of something meaningful—then we want to hear from you.

Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?

Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:

  • Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
  • Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave for permanent full-time and part-time employees

If you're ready to bring your governance expertise to a progressive, community-focused council, we want to hear from you.

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Andrew Lovett - Governance Manager on

Applications close Monday, 11 November 2025 at 3pm, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.

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