Corporate Governance Officer

4 days ago

Hervey Bay, Australia Fraser Coast Regional Council Full time $86,995 per year


Corporate Governance Officer

Corporate Services

Temporary Full Time - to August 2026

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 4 - $86,795 plus superannuation

  • + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

Join our Governance team in a dynamic rotational role with a core focus on supporting Council meetings. As Meeting Secretary, you'll prepare agendas, minutes and reports that keep Council decision-making running smoothly. Alongside this, you'll rotate through other key governance functions, including delegations, insurance, and elected member compliance - giving you variety, exposure, and the opportunity to grow your skills across the breadth of corporate governance.

We're looking for a detail-driven team player who thrives on collaboration, adapts quickly, and enjoys working on diverse tasks that make a real impact on good governance.

What your day will look like:

  • Prepare agendas, minutes, and reports; ensure compliance with Council's procedures and act as minute secretary for Council meetings and other corporate meetings as required.
  • Oversee insurance activities, including notifying insurers, managing claims, and ensuring timely payments.
  • Maintain systems for councillor compliance, including the Register of Interests and Related Parties.
  • Respond to customer requests from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide advice to senior staff on report writing and resolution drafting for meetings and compliance matters.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you'll need for success:

  • Diploma (AQF level 5 or above) in Business, Administration or equivalent and/or equivalent experience in a corporate governance field. 

What's nice to have:

  • Extensive experience in governance matters including corporate reporting, delegations, meeting administration and secretarial duties.
  • Demonstrable awareness/experience in policy management and risk management

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

 

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.  Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

  • Values based culture
  • Employee discount shopping program
  • Professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements including work from home
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid emergency services leave
  • Uniform subsidy
  • Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 24th November 2025

 

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Donna Wilson, Corporate Operations Coordinator, on

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

 


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