A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a methodical individual who contributes to the effective operation of Council’s governance function by leading the review and maintenance of policies and procedures, managing delegation and statutory registers, and coordinating annual governance and compliance reporting. The position also supports privacy complaint investigations and breach notifications, handles information access requests, and provides governance advice and administrative support for corporate reporting and complaint resolution.

As a Governance Officer, you will maintain and update Council’s delegations register and legislative compliance including tracking changes and notifying responsible officers and support the preparation. You will support the Corporate Services Section to administer the ‘Code of Conduct’, including acknowledging, investigating, and responding to complaints and grievances.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration or related field and has experience, understanding and the ability to interpret legislation.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Coordinate GIPA/PPIPA applications, processes, and procedures across the organisation.
• Draft notices of decision in response to requests for information received by Council.
• Provide advice and support to staff in how to respond to requests for information under the GIPA Act and PPIP Act.
• High level of competence in the use of Microsoft applications and administration of an Electronic Document and Record Management System (i.e. HPE Content Manager or TRIM).

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $95,484.48 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,639.50 per week base salary
• $196.74 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Rickee Marshall - Manager Corporate Services on 02 6499 2277.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 30 October 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.