Governance Officer

At a glance

Work type:35 hours per week Hybrid Working Arrangements
Salary:From$113 019.51 plus 12% superannuation
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Closing date: 9pm Sunday 24 May 2026

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 the management of Councils delegations registers and legislative compliance obligations the public access to Council information in accordance with the Governance Information (Public Access) Act and privacy legislation Council Policy framework and preparation and the delivery of major governance related projects.

On a daily basis you will:

• Review and maintain governance frameworks policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Deliver organisation-wide training on governance policies and legislative requirements.
• Manage Councils legislative compliance obligations delegations and governance registers.
• Provide expert advice on governance including GIPA privacy and access to information matters.
• Lead governance projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and reduce risk.

About You

The successful candidate should have contemporary knowledge and skills in legislative information access provisions including Local and State Government GIPA and Privacy.

You will also bring the below essential requirements:

• Degree qualifications in business policy local government discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Highly developed oral and written communication interpersonal presentation and negotiation skills and experience in working with clients management and staff at all levels.
• Highly developed ability to manage confidential and sensitive issues utilising discretion tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to interpret and determine legislative impacts in relation to corporate governance responsibilities.
• Experience in preparing reports policies and correspondence in a local government context
• Contemporary knowledge understanding and skills in policy review and corporate governance principles.

Whats on offer

We are offering a permanent full time opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $113 019.51 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 attached Position Description.

Review our Values Flyerwhich outlines Councils core values and behaviours.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contactPatricia Cliva on

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm Sunday 24 May 2026and 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 in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.