Governance and Reporting Advisor

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Rural City of Wangaratta Full time $97,000 - $100,000 per year

Governance and Reporting Advisor

Permanent Full-Time | Wangaratta, VIC | $97,906 per annum + super

Make a Real Impact Where It Matters Most – Join Us as a Governance & Reporting Advisor

Are you passionate about driving transparency, accountability, and good governance in local government? Do you want your work to truly make a difference in a thriving regional community?

The Rural City of Wangaratta is on the lookout for a skilled and driven Governance & Reporting Advisor to play a key role in shaping our commitment to excellence in governance and compliance.

In this pivotal position, you will:

  • Lead and coordinate council reporting processes that support transparency and informed decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Champion best-practice governance frameworks across the organisation
  • This is more than just a job – it's your opportunity to influence positive change and support a council that's committed to integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Why Choose Wangaratta?

Nestled in the stunning North East of Victoria, Wangaratta offers the perfect balance of lifestyle and career – with the charm of a regional town and the convenience of modern city amenities. Whether you're a local professional or considering a tree change, you'll find a welcoming community and endless opportunities to grow.

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, 25 August 2025 at 3pm, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

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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