Governance Officer

Governance Officer

$83,600 - $96,425 pa + Superannuation

Permanent Full time

About us:

The City of Belmont is a Tier 1 council that proudly offers its residents and visitors facilities, services, events, spaces and plans for the future, which enables the community to live, work and play in ways that are healthy, efficient, safe and sustainable. The City of Belmont boasts an enviable location along the Swan River, close proximity to the Perth Central Business District, has state of the art facilities at the Belmont Library and Museum Hub, plentiful multipurpose parks and included within its boundaries are Perth Airport's Domestic and International terminals.

The City of Belmont offers employees free onsite parking, with easy access to public transport, great end of trip facilities and fantastic shopping options at Belmont Forum shopping centre, Costco and DFO.

About the role:

As the Governance Officer you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and publishing Council documents including agendas, business papers, reports and minutes–for all Council and Committee meetings.
• Attending Council and Committee meetings and other Council forums as required (predominantly Tuesday evenings).
• Manage the City's Council meeting processes ensuring compliance with relevant internal protocols and statutory requirements. You will provide efficient and confidential administrative support to Council and the Governance Department.

Other duties include:

• Coordinating responses and actions arising from Ordinary Council Meetings and Standing Committee meetings.
• Ensure all preparatory work for relevant meetings meets the required standards.
• Actively seek and report on methods of improving systems of work, policies and practices, to ensure the continuous improvement of the City's Business Management System.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have relevant experience at an equivalent level, including agenda preparation, minute taking, provision of administrative support to a Council and/or committees together with your proven ability to effectively prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines, apply attention to detail allowing completion of tasks to a high level of accuracy and work well in a high performing team.  DocAssembler experience will be highly regarded.

If you are looking for a new challenge, are willing and able to attend out of hours meetings and you meet the essential requirements listed in the job description, we look forward to your application.

How to apply:

By clicking the 'apply' button, you will be directed to the City of Belmont' employment page, where you can access the position description.  Please enter your details, complete the questionnaire, upload your current resume and cover letter, then submit your application.

Applications close: Monday, 29 September 2025

Please note: Applications are considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly.  The City reserves the right to close adverts early; therefore, an early application is encouraged.  Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply.

The City of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We provide merit-based employment opportunities to people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation.  We encourage applications from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Belmont. If you require an additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise in advance.

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