Senior Governance Officer
City Of Nedlands
Posted 23 hours ago
Are you an experienced governance professional with a strong understanding of risk management and compliance?
About the City
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Governance Officer to join our Governance team. Reporting to the Coordinator Governance Legal & Risk, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Risk Management Framework, providing governance support to both staff and elected members, and ensuring compliance with legislative functions.
Key responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain the Risk Management Framework, ensuring the identification, monitoring, and reporting of risks across the organisation.
- Support Council and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
- Provide governance support to staff and elected members, including advice on policies, compliance, and legal obligations.
- Assist with the administration of local government elections, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.
- Enhance governance and risk management through the development of training, awareness activities, and continuous improvements in processes.
About the successful candidate
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of risk management and governance, with experience in developing and implementing frameworks that align with best practices. You will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a strong commitment to enhancing organisational capacity in governance and risk management.
Other essential requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in business, management, or a related field, and/or demonstrated significant experience in risk management and governance, including the implementation and maintenance of risk management frameworks.
- Experience in providing meeting management support including agenda and minutes preparation and meeting attendance and note taking.
- Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 and relevant regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports and correspondence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
- A current and valid National Police Certificate.
What we offer
This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of $84,739 - $114,945 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus super.
Employee benefits
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
- Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access.
- Private health insurance corporate discounts.
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
- Training and development opportunities.
Additional details
Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Human Resources on (08) 9273 3500.
Submitting your application
Early applications are highly recommended as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
Applications must be submitted online via the City of Nedlands Website or SEEK and must include a resume demonstrating relevant work experience. Applications close: 5:00 PM AWST, Friday 18 July 2025.
About City Of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
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