Governance and Records Undergraduate
Job No:
TP00350
Location:
Gordon
Governance and Records Undergraduate
- Salary $53,196.00 to $58,494.80 p/a + super
- Fixed Term Full Time Contract – Up to 2 years
- Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
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
In this role you will gain hands-on, real-world experience across governance, records, information access and organisational improvement—working on meaningful tasks that support transparency, decision-making and service delivery to the community.
Along the way, you will build practical skills, learn from experienced professionals and set yourself up for future roles in government, legal or corporate environments.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Help track and report on Council performance, projects, and KPIs—including contributing to the Annual Report
- Get involved in governance and information access by assisting with document searches, public registers and policy updates
- Work hands-on with records by registering correspondence and managing digital files in Council systems
- Ensure information is accurate, well organised and handled with care and confidentiality
- Help identify and support improvements to processes, systems and workflows across Council
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Currently studying in the penultimate or final year of an undergraduate degree in business, law, public policy, information studies, records management or other relevant qualification
- An interest in governance, local government, records and transparency
- Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
- Good time management and the ability to juggle competing priorities
- Clear communication skills and a helpful, friendly attitude
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 and other digital systems
* Salary for this position is as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
* Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate qualification to be eligible. This is an entry-level role, ideal for students looking to kick-start a career in governance, records and information management within local government.
The Position Description includes a section called "Essential Criteria". These are the key skills and experiences we are looking for. Make sure you address each of these points in your application. Don't worry if you don't have direct job experience. Tell us about your volunteer work, academic achievements or transferable skills that show us how you meet each point.
While the role is advertised as full-time, we are happy to be flexible. We understand that juggling work and studies can be challenging, and we may consider a part time arrangement depending on business needs. If this is something you would like to be considered for, please indicate this in your application.
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Free onsite parking
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Be mentored by experienced professionals in a supportive environment
- Gain practical industry experience while completing your studies
- 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? Please contact Chris Jones – 9424 0600
Closes: 12pm, Friday 13 February 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
