Governance Coordinator

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Public Sector People Full time $75,000 - $150,000 per year

Public Sector People seeking an experienced and values-driven Governance Coordinator to lead and coordinate governance activities across a NSW Council.

Location: Sydney

Employment Type:Full time | Contract

Rate: Up to $75ph + super

Candidates with higher pay expectations will be considered

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Provide expert governance advice and support to Council business units to promote consistency and integrity in decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain governance frameworks, systems, policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement and ensure legislative compliance.
  • Facilitate effective communication and ethical conduct across Councillors, Council committees, and administrative forums.
  • Oversee key corporate and statutory reporting, including the Annual Report, and support the conduct of local government elections.
  • Champion good governance culture by providing training, guidance and frameworks that uphold Council's adopted values, Code of Conduct and ethical standards.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A tertiary qualification in Law (or a related discipline), with strong knowledge of local government legislation and governance principles.
  • Demonstrated experience in a governance or legal advisory capacity, preferably within a public sector or local government environment.
  • Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, frameworks and policy documents.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact - supporting Council's vision through strong governance foundations and contributing to a culture of professionalism, integrity and service excellence. 

If you are interested, please apply now. For more information, contact Caitlin on or

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