Governance Officer
Job No:
PP02050
Location:
Gordon
Governance Officer
- Salary $81,384.68 to $94,405.48 p/a + super
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Free onsite parking
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Join Ku-ring-gai Council as a Governance Officer and play a pivotal role in supporting transparent, accountable decision-making that impacts the community every day.
This is your opportunity to work alongside senior leaders and elected representatives, ensuring Council operates with integrity, precision, and professionalism.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and publish Council agendas, business papers and minutes using meeting management systems
- Attend Council meetings and produce accurate, professional minutes in line with required standards
- Manage resolution tracking and ensure timely follow-up of Council decisions
- Maintain governance policies, delegations and statutory registers to ensure compliance
- Process information access applications in accordance with legislation
- Provide governance advice, prepare reports and support stakeholders across Council
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in governance, law, business or a related field or at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills with the ability to produce complex, high-quality documents
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders and elected officials
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with a strong focus on quality outputs
- Professional judgement, discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Free onsite parking
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more? Contact Chris Jones on 9424 0600
Closes: 11:30pm, Tuesday 19 May 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
