Senior Governance Officer

Senior Governance Officer

WHY US:
Theres a lot going on at LiverpoolCity Council as we plan an exciting future for our city. With current work onsignificant major projects and many more in the pipeline their success isunderpinned by professional business-focused teams. Talk to us forcareer-shaping opportunities in a modern organisation and make a lastingimpact.

JOB DETAILS:
Permanent Full-Time 35 hours 5 days/week $116341.98 to $127481.06 Super

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Head of Governance the rolesits within the Governance Legal and Procurement Department of Liverpool CityCouncil and is part of the Governance Team.
The role will see you providing governancesupport and assisting the Head of Governance on a range of complex and routinegovernance matters.
Some of your duties will include researching anddeveloping policy on corporate governance providing independent probityreviews of procurement processes managing directing and handling a diverseand complex range of complaints management activities and determiningapplications for the release of documents under the Government Information(Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA).

ABOUT YOU:
Our desired candidate will be experienced incommunicating consulting and liaising effectively with a range of stakeholdersand have demonstrated experience in drafting reports policies andcorrespondence and interpreting and apply legislation across a broad range ofgovernance matters.

• To be successful in this role you must have demonstrated experience in governance with experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:

1. Policy development implementation and monitoring
2. GIPA and/or Privacy
3. Statutory Compliance and/or Probity
4. Investigations and Complaints Handling

• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity ethical practice and multi-cultural diversity

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills experience and competencies of the successful applicant.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD close to public transport and with subsided parking available; and
• Internal professional Learning and Development

All successful candidateswill be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitmentprocess and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council iscommitted to providing aworking environment that supports allemployeesto reach their full potential.

To be eligible to applyfor permanent positions atLiverpool City Council you need to be anAustralianCitizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates fromall backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion inour workplace. Weencourage all applicants including First nation people peoplewithdisability LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY:Please click the Apply must submit a covering letter outlining your interestand how your background and experience suit this opportunity as well as yourresume.

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CLOSING 8pm 14th August 2026

Be part of creating the future for further information about the positionplease contact Samata Billa Talent Acquisition Partner

Required Experience:

Senior IC