Governance Administration Officer

Job No: 30424
Location: Bendigo

  • Full time, Temporary to May 2025
  • Band 6, Starting salary $88,418 plus superannuation  

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. 

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

In this varied role as our Governance Officer, you will provide high level administrative and governance support to assist Councillors and City officers adhere to statutory processes, requisite standards and good governance principles. You will build the agenda papers for Council, Councillor and executive strategic meetings, manage the Councillor request process, coordinate formal Councillor engagement activities, and deliver various governance related projects.

About you

As the successful candidate will have highly developed administrative and organisational skills, together with excellent communication and customer service skills, high level judgement and the ability to work cooperatively, flexibly and positively in a sensitive and confidential environment. Experience working in a Council or corporate governance environment is desirable.

Benefits

  • Annual salary increases | Secure and stable employment
  • Flexible employment arrangements 
  • Generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Jessica Clarke-Hong, Manager Governance on 0408 512 792.

To apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 2 May 2024.

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