About the Company
Neighbouring Brisbane, Ipswich is Queensland's fastest-growing region and oldest provincial city. Home to rich heritage, diverse communities and significant growth, Ipswich City Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its community.
Employing more than 1,500 people, Council fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture underpinned by the values of Communication, Collaboration, Integrity, Efficiency and Leadership. Employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions while supporting the delivery of high-quality services to the community.
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader – Governance Services, the Governance Officer plays an integral role in supporting Council's governance framework through the development, administration and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and legislative compliance processes.
Working across a broad range of governance functions, you will provide professional advice, coordinate governance activities and ensure Council meets its statutory obligations while promoting best practice across the organisation.
- Managing Council's policy, procedure and administrative directive framework and associated documentation.
- Coordinating Right to Information, Information Privacy and other legislative requests.
- Supporting governance projects and monitoring legislative changes to ensure organisational compliance.
- Providing advice regarding conflicts of interest and maintaining relevant registers.
- Managing Public Interest Disclosure processes, reporting requirements and associated governance documentation.
- Developing governance resources, training materials and internal guidance documentation.
- Coordinating travel arrangements for Councillors and Council employees as required.
About You
You are an experienced governance or policy professional with a strong understanding of legislative compliance and public sector governance. You possess exceptional analytical skills and enjoy interpreting complex legislation while building productive relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
- Experience developing and implementing governance policies, procedures and corporate frameworks, ideally within local government or the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of relevant governance legislation, particularly the Public Interest Disclosure framework.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation to practical organisational outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, governance, public administration, business management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
The Benefits
This is an opportunity to join one of Queensland's largest and fastest-growing councils in a role that directly contributes to organisational integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
You'll work within a collaborative and supportive team while contributing to meaningful governance outcomes that positively impact the Ipswich community. If you're passionate about governance, legislative compliance and public service excellence, we'd welcome your application.
How to apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee Thorpe (Natalee.Thorpe@davidsonwp.com), quoting reference JN -062026-43689.
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