Senior Governance Officer

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local governmentlocated 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place wherethe coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high quality services facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the CitysValues of Recognition EthicsService ProfessionalDevelopment EmpowermentCommunication and Teamwork RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

This position within the Governance and Councillor Support teamfocuses on ensuring the primary team functions are compliant withrelevant legislation and regulations.

You have highly developed research skills with a passion foraccuracy and strong attention to detail. You are able to assessreview and if required provide technical advice on complianceissues relating to delegations and authorisations and statutoryregisters.

To be considered for this role you must address thefollowing selection criteria when completing your onlineapplication:

• Ability to read and interpret relevant Acts and Regulations
• A comprehensive knowledge of the Australian framework of government and intergovernmental relations
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills.

We are offering a gross annual salary range of $102707to $110461 per annum and:

• 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute a further 5% superannuation
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum free flu vaccinations free skin cancer checks mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package including the position description isavailable on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm Thursday 20August 2026.

Please note: Interviews may commence before the closing dateand we may close the position early - so dont wait apply now!

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email ator phone08 . Were happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds including First Nations people people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.