Senior Governance Officer

About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What's on Offer

• Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Security – Permanent full-time role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 7 - $108,689.60 per annum (excl. super).
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
  
  Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

About the Role

The Governance Services team is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Governance Officer to provide specialist governance and compliance support across a wide range of statutory and corporate responsibilities. This role is critical in ensuring Council meets its obligations under the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation.

Working with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity, the Senior Governance Officer will deliver expert support to the Manager Governance and Risk, Team Leader Governance Services, Councillors, and the broader organisation. You will lead and coordinate complex governance projects, drive continuous improvement in governance practices, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements and Council policies - strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance across the organisation.

Reporting to the Team Leader – Governance Services the core responsibilities include:

• Manage the Committee Management Framework, being the point of contact for committee managers across the organisation to provide support and ensure the committee management Policy requirements are met.
• Manage the governance and administrative support of the Audit & Risk Committee, including agenda preparation, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Act as Council's primary liaison for the Department of Transport and Planning audit program for infringements.
• Lead the administration of local government elections in partnership with the Victorian Electoral Commission, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and effective coordination with stakeholders.
• Manage processes for geographical place name changes and liaise with GNV.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or Local Government (or equivalent), and relevant public administration experience.
• Demonstrated governance experience within a local government environment, with a solid understanding of the key processes and frameworks that ensure compliance and transparency.
• In-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and reporting practices as they apply within the local government sector, with the ability to interpret and apply these in practice.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports, as well as deliver informed advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise diplomacy and discretion when navigating the political processes of Council and managing confidential or sensitive information.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks.  This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Chelsea Wilson, Team Leader - Governance Services

Applications Close: 6pm Friday 17 October 2025.