Governance Officer in Bundaberg

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact.

By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

About The Opportunity: Join Bundaberg Regional Council and help strengthen the governance practices that support one of Queensland’s leading regional communities. As a Governance Officer, you will provide professional advice and support across a diverse range of governance functions, including policy development, complaints management, delegations, right to information, privacy, and investigations. Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring Council meets its legislative obligations while driving best-practice governance outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organisational integrity, transparency, accountability, and community confidence.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Experience in governance, compliance, investigations, policy development, or a related discipline within government or a similar environment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including local government, right to information, and privacy frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues, develop recommendations, and support informed decision-making.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work across all levels of an organisation.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to improving governance processes and organisational outcomes.

The Selection Process: We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.