Governance Officer in Beechworth

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amongst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscape, sporting and hobbies on offer. Indigo Shire Council provides a supportive workplace with great opportunities to make positive impacts to our rural community. We provide ongoing professional development opportunities and workplace flexibility.

Employment type/hours: Part time, 56 hours per fortnight.

Proposed commencement date: Monday, 25 January 2027.

Be part of a team where your work matters: Use your skills to support good governance and contribute to positive outcomes for the Indigo Shire community.

About you

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and looking for a role where your work really matters? We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic Governance Officer to join our small Governance team. Previous experience in a governance role is not essential. If you have strong administration skills, excellent attention to detail and enjoy working with people, processes and deadlines, we would love to hear from you.

You will be someone who:

• has strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work;
• communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of people;
• enjoys working with policies, procedures, legislation and structured processes;
• can exercise good judgement and handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately;
• is comfortable learning new systems and processes;
• is proactive, adaptable and willing to take ownership of their work;
• enjoys being part of a supportive team while also being able to work independently.

Experience in local government, governance or Freedom of Information would be an advantage, but it is not essential. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

About the role

As Governance Officer, you will play an important role in supporting transparent, accountable and effective decision-making across Council. This is a varied position where no two weeks are exactly the same. Working as part of a small Governance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of Council activities while developing valuable experience in local government governance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting Council's governance functions and processes;
• coordinating and providing administrative support for Council committees;
• assisting with the preparation and management of governance documentation;
• administering Council's Freedom of Information processes;
• maintaining governance systems, registers, records and processes;
• monitoring deadlines and following up actions to ensure governance requirements are met;
• working with staff across the organisation to provide practical governance support.

You will have the opportunity to develop your governance knowledge while being supported by an experienced team. There is also plenty of scope to take ownership of your work, improve processes and build your skills.

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Check

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email.

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

Our workplace thrives on flexibility and our work is highly dynamic, allowing you the opportunity to shape your professional journey according to your unique needs and aspirations. We are committed to our Corporate values of honesty and integrity, respect, professionalism and teamwork. We understand the importance of a great work-life balance and we actively support our employees in achieving it. We ensure that your efforts are recognised and your wellbeing is paramount so we offer a large range of benefits to enhance your overall experience as part of our team.

We offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements – We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities - We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
• Parental Leave - Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
• Social Club Membership - The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other.
• Employee Assistance Program - A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members to use at any time during or outside work hours.

Here’s some more information about our beautiful region: www.explorebeechworth.com.au