Governance Officer

Group and Team: Legal and Governance Group, Governance Team

Location: Town Hall Employment status: Permanent Full-time Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3 Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024 Salary range: $91,138 to $99,635 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

This role contributes to the success of the City by providing high-quality administrative support to the Council, its committees, and elected members, as well as supporting the Legal and Governance Group to meet organisational objectives.

Role accountabilities include:

• Preparing agendas, minutes, and coordinating Council and Committee meetings in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Managing logistics for special meetings, public events, and the Annual General Meeting.
• Supporting elected members and staff with the use of agenda and minutes management systems and requests for information.
• Prepare reports and correspondence arising from Council and Committee decisions.
• Provide advice and support on the Council's governance framework.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description Governance Officer

You are a highly organised and detail-driven professional who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence. With a Diploma in Business Management, Public Sector Administration, or a related field, you thrive in fast-paced environments where precision and efficiency are essential.

Your strengths include:

• Exceptional administrative expertise, with a proven ability to manage high-volume workloads accurately and under pressure.
• Advanced digital skills, along with the flexibility to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and new technologies.
• A deep understanding of local government operations, and the confidence to navigate complex political environments with professionalism.
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement, quality outcomes, and delivering outstanding customer service.

You are not just capable—you are dependable, proactive, and always ready to make a positive impact.

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Sarah Cornish, Senior Advisor Governance, on or email

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 2 November 2025.

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.