Governance Coordinator

The City of Rockingham is an award-winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Due to a promotion, the City has a career opportunity for an aspiring governance professional.

Key Questions

• Are you passionate about integrity, detail and best practice?
• Do you want to work in a dynamic change orientated environment?
• Are you willing to participate, learn and be a part of an experienced leadership team?
• Do you want to work in an organisation that values your contribution?

In this role you will lead a dedicated team, responsible for the coordination of agendas and minutes, statutory compliance responsibilities, civic functions, and other key City documentation including policy, local laws etc.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a small team
• Interpret legislation and statutory requirements
• Conduct research and analytical work to facilitate decision making
• Produce well-constructed and informative reports pitched to a busy local government audience
• Maintain strong computer literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite, intranet and web-based software
• Manage time and organisational priorities effectively

Qualifications / Experience

• Previous experience in Local Government is desirable, preferably in a governance or senior administration role
• High level of time management and organisational skills

Selection Criteria

• Ability to understand relevant Acts and Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research, problem solve complex issues, and develop clear and concise briefing notes and discussion papers with supporting recommendations
• Demonstrated understanding of the Council decision making process, agendas and minutes
• Highly developed skills in people management

Benefits

• Salary from $111,967 to $119,224 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

Employment Status Permanent

EEO Statement

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at ****@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0***. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

Application Information

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm on Tuesday 28 July 2026. An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.