Corporate Governance Specialist

Hervey Bay - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Corporate Governance Specialist

Corporate Services

Temporary - to 30 September 2026

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 6 - $100017 plus superannuation

9-day fortnight
Full-time or Part-time hours considered

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

As the Corporate Governance Specialist you will be at the centre of Councils Governance Framework Uplift Program a major piece of work that will reshape our policy suite strengthen accountability uplift organisational capability and prepare Council for new legislative obligations. This is a rare chance to influence how governance is done across an entire organisation.

What your day will look like:

Coordinate and deliver governance projects work packages and improvement initiatives monitoring scope timelines and risks to achieve agreed outcomes.
Develop review and implement operational policies procedures and governance tools that align with legislation and Council frameworks.
Support corporate and operational planning and reporting cycles by preparing inputs tracking actions and consolidating information for Executive and Council reporting.
Provide specialist governance advice including preparing reports and briefing notes guiding employees on governance requirements and contributing to training and capabilitybuilding activities.
Undertake research and analysis to interpret legislation and policy develop practical procedures and templates and build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners including legal advisors.

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What youll need for success:

Ability to interpret and apply legislation and Council policies.
Demonstrated experience coordinating projects and delivering outcomes within time and budget parameters.
Strong written communication skills including preparing concise reports briefing notes and procedures.
Sound judgement initiative and the ability to work under limited direction.
Highlevel interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across business units and provide guidance to others.
Valid Class C or CA driver licence.

Whats nice to have:

Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) in governance law public policy business or a related discipline.
Experience in local government governance including corporate planning and Council meeting processes.
Experience developing and delivering training or capabilitybuilding resources.
Familiarity with records and information management systems (e.g. HPE Content Manager/eDOCS).

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 7 April - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Leah McCormack (Manager Governance) at

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Corporate Governance SpecialistCorporate ServicesTemporary - to 30 September 2026Hervey BayStream A Level 6 - $100017 plus superannuation 9-day fortnightFull-time or Part-time hours consideredAt Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpos...