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Governance Officer

Public Sector PeopleSydney, NSW, AU

28 days ago

Job description

Are you an experienced governance professional looking to contribute to transparent, ethical, and effective local government? Public Sector People are seeking a Governance Officer to join a local council on Sydney's North Shore

Contract length : 4 months

Hours p / w : 35 hours including out of hours work, generally twice a month. The out of hours work could finish between 8pm-11pm

Start date : Interviews taking place this week

Key responsibilities include :

Supporting the delivery of Council and Committee meetings, including after-hours participation.
Preparing and proofing Council agendas, coordinating with report writers and senior staff.
Taking meeting minutes and assisting with compliance-related documentation.
Contributing to policy development and governance training initiatives.
Assisting in access to information requests under relevant NSW legislation.

Essential Criteria :

Local, state or federal government experience

Tertiary qualification in business, law, governance, public administration or similar, OR extensive experience in governance roles.

Proven knowledge of governance principles and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, including the NSW Local Government Act 1993 .

Strong judgment, discretion, and political acumen in handling confidential information.

Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria :

Familiarity with meeting procedures, minute-taking, and agenda preparation.

Experience using Technology One and Resolve (or similar systems).

If you are interested, please apply now! Interviews will be taking place this week. For more information, please contact Caitlin Merrin on 0421 061 922 or cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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Governance Officer • Sydney, NSW, AU