Governance Specialist

Full-Time

Total Package $138,309.02 per annum (inclusive of superannuation)

• Work alongside a team of governance experts, in an inclusive and collaborative workplace

• A unique opportunity to advocate for all 139 Local Government members

• Sector leading 6 week's annual leave per annum with an extra day anniversary leave

Are you a governance specialist looking for your next challenge, in a highly interesting and varied role?

Taking great pride in delivering expert advice and guidance to Western Australia’s Local Governments, the WALGA Governance and Procurement Team is a crucial pillar in providing our members with essential information, advice, resources, and services pertaining to Governance and Procurement practices.

Our dynamic, close-knit team is dedicated to promoting the adoption of best-practice governance frameworks and helping our member Local Governments understand their statutory compliance obligations. You will have opportunities to travel across WA to deliver tailored workshops, attend WALGA Zone meetings, and engage in member networking.

This is a terrific career development opportunity to work with highly experienced colleagues and WALGA policy experts to support our 139 Local Government members, gain in-depth engagement with the full breadth of issues facing the sector, and contribute insights and advocacy on the Local Government Act reforms!

What does a typical week look like?

You will provide practical written and verbal advice to our stakeholders on the application of the Local Government Act, regulations, and associated legislation; collaborate in developing webinars; and provide subject matter expertise to WALGA’s suite of Local Government Council Member and Officer training modules (WALGA is a registered training organisation). You will regularly assist members with managing their compliance responsibilities, responding to a changing legislative environment, and developing, adopting, reviewing, and implementing governance practices, delegations, policies, and local laws.

Throughout the week, you may also provide advice and support regarding procurement best practice, helping members meet their technical, budgetary and governance responsibilities. You will contribute to the team's analysis of reforms and complex emerging issues and collaborate on the development of resources to address these issues. You may also investigate and prepare reports on Zone proposals on anything from Local Government elections to cat and dog registrations.

So, when we say that this is a highly interesting and varied role, we mean it!

Enough about us. Let’s talk about you.

You will have a well-developed understanding of the Local Government Act or demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and assess impact on functions and operations.

Your excellent policy development, research, and analytical skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities allowing you to be comfortable speaking to a broad audience of stakeholders, will be crucial for this position.

Experience in, and knowledge of, the Local Government sector will be highly advantageous, to bring practical insights to the role.

Additionally, possessing high standards of written communication, exceptional customer service skills, and proficient time management and organisational skills will see you succeed in this position.

As this position is required to travel throughout the State to visit member Local Governments, this role requires a valid class ‘C’ drivers license.

Why you’ll love working here

At the heart of our organisation is our people. Most of our employees work at head office, based in West Leederville and we also have some regional employees.

We pride ourselves on offering a safe and inclusive culture with fantastic workplace benefits and entitlements, including setting budget aside for professional development. What we are most proud of is getting the chance to work on niche and interesting projects, with some incredibly talented people, on issues that matter.

WALGA's HQ in West Leederville is centrally located within easy reach of public transport, bike paths and paid parking options. We also provide excellent end of trip facilities for those arriving by alternate methods of transport. Our Thrive wellbeing program means you’ll get to enjoy regular activities and initiatives (in fact we could be at a healthy mind seminar or a enjoying a fitness initiative whilst you’re reading this.)

We also have an active social club to cater for all interests, and if that doesn’t give you enough of a feel for our vibe, we can offer you book club, trivia nights and a pet wall where we proudly show off our fur babies. We are also committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

So, when we say we look after our people and each other, we mean it.

For more information on who WALGA are please click on our SEEK profile, or visit www.walga.asn.au

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• WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
• If you have questions that can’t be found in this ad or the position description (which is located on our website), please contact Felicity Morris - Manager Governance and Procurement on (08) 9213 2093.
• Applications will close 12.00pm, Thursday 29 May 2025 but we may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.
• If you are the successful applicant, you will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks including a Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a License and Permit Status Enquiry.
• This role is being sourced directly by WALGA, and we respectfully request no agencies approach.