Manager - Governance & Public Officer

As Manager – Governance & Public Officer you will be responsible for the liaison between The Hills Shire Council and the public. We are looking for a dynamic and diplomatic Manager that can lead and effectively manage Council's governance and procurement systems, frameworks and functions in compliance with the legislation and statutory requirements.  This integral and crucial role directly impacts The Hills Shire Council and the community.  If you are looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Working with us:

At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:

•    Develop, implement, communicate and maintain governance and compliance policies, processes and procedures which meet Statutory Legislation e.g. Delegations, GIPA, PID, Related Party Pecuniary Interest returns, etc and maintain up to date Registers.

•    Manage and respond to customer's access to information via Council documents through Formal and Informal GIPA applications, including GIPA reporting obligations within statutory timeframes.

•    Oversee the development of Council's procurement and contract management policy framework and monitor organisational procurement practices, to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in decision making and best value for Council and the community.

•    Responsible for the preparation and distribution of Council meeting agendas and business papers and Minutes including Council Chambers set-up.  Attending all council meetings and workshops, as required.

•    Provide support, guidance and training to the Mayor and Councillors on their statutory obligations as elected officials and where required assist with their reporting requirements.

•    Manage and maintain an efficient & effective customer handling and tracking system for Complaints, Ombudsman, OLG and ICAC enquiries and responses.

What are we seeking from our new Manager – Governance & Public Officer:

1.    >10 years experience in a similar role with broad managerial experience 

2.    Degree in relevant field (Law, Business Management or related discipline)

3.    Extensive experience in governance and procurement, preferably within local government.

4.    Demonstrated experience in implementing governance frameworks, managing compliance, and overseeing meeting protocols and proven ability to use technical, analytical and investigative skills 

5.    Highly proficient in the development and implementation of Governance and Procurement Policies, Systems, Procedures, Processes and Controls.

Benefits of working with us:

Competitive rates starting from $226K per annum (including superannuation and car allowance), paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, Fitness Passport and discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description and apply via Council's Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 26 September 2025. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.