Governance Coordinator

Public Sector People seeking an experienced and values-driven Governance Coordinator to lead and coordinate governance activities across a NSW Council.

Location: Sydney
Employment Type:  Full time | Contract
Rate:  Up to $75ph + super
Candidates with higher pay expectations will be considered

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Provide expert governance advice and support to Council business units to promote consistency and integrity in decision-making.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, systems, policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement and ensure legislative compliance.
• Facilitate effective communication and ethical conduct across Councillors, Council committees, and administrative forums.
• Oversee key corporate and statutory reporting, including the Annual Report, and support the conduct of local government elections.
• Champion good governance culture by providing training, guidance and frameworks that uphold Council’s adopted values, Code of Conduct and ethical standards.

• A tertiary qualification in Law(or a related discipline), with strong knowledge of local government legislation and governance principles.
• Demonstrated experience in a governance or legal advisory capacity, preferably within a public sector or local government environment.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, frameworks and policy documents.