Senior Governance & GIPA Officer

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council their partners and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for ensuring that the key internal compliance and governance processes of Council run efficiently and effectively.

This position is accountable for the management of Councils delegations and legislative compliance obligations Councils GIPA and Privacy responsibilities and deliver major governance related projects. The Senior Governance and GIPA Officer will lead a team of Governance and GIPA Officers.

On a daily basis you will:

• Maintain frameworks delegations and statutory obligations to support effective Council governance.

• Review align and enhance governance policies and procedures providing expert advice where needed.

• Manage organisationwide training and maintain key governance systems databases registers and publicly available information.

• Advise on GIPA PPIP and other governance matters; manage enquiries investigations and liaison with external bodies (e.g. Office of Local Government NSW Ombudsman).

• Lead the Governance and GIPA Team engage stakeholders apply risk management frameworks and oversee large-scale governance projects.

About You

The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience (5 years) in governance management in local government or equivalent experience.

You will also bring:

• Degree qualifications in business policy local government discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience.

• Extensive knowledge of Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and other legislation relating to the provision and protection of information.

• Ability to interpret and determine legislative impacts in relation to corporate governance responsibilities.

• Demonstrated high level communication skills (verbal and written)

• Proven knowledge and management of delegations and processes and governance policies and procedures.

• Experience in preparing reports policies and correspondence in a local government context.

Whats on offer

We are offering a full-time permanent opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $129776.59 to $142860.50 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)

Want to know more

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attachedPosition Description.

Review ourValues Flyerwhich outlines Councils core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactRobyn Winn on (02)or email

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please submit your resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm Sunday 1 February 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.