Team Leader Governance

Job Description

Team Leader Governance

• Local Government Leadership Opportunity
• Information Access & Governance 
• $115k – 120k + Super

Are you an experienced Governance professional looking for your next opportunity within Local Government?

We are seeking a Team Leader Governance to lead a team of Governance Officers, and support the coordination, maintenance and communication of robust governance frameworks and supporting policies, systems, procedures and processes in line with legislative compliance.

The Role

• Lead and oversee the preparation, collation and distribution of Council and Committee agendas, minutes, action registers and business papers, ensuring meetings are conducted in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate secretariat services for Council, Committee and other governance forums, including meeting schedules, run sheets, speakers, written submissions and public notification requirements.
• Maintain accurate governance records, business paper systems, delegations, reporting registers and related systems to support legislative compliance, transparency and effective decision-making.
• Provide high-level governance advice, administrative support and guidance to Council business units on governance processes, policies, procedures and statutory obligations.
• Lead, mentor and support team members, fostering professional development, knowledge sharing and a collaborative team environment.
• Develop and deliver training programs, resources and information guides to strengthen staff understanding of governance processes, ethical standards and organisational responsibilities.
• Review and continuously improve governance policies, procedures, systems and processes, maintaining a centralised and up-to-date framework for Council policies and procedures.
• Contribute to governance projects and initiatives through research, planning, implementation and evaluation, supporting legislative compliance, organisational improvement and best-practice governance.
• Monitor and maintain governance systems and frameworks, identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, compliance and service delivery.
• Collate and analyse governance performance data and statistics to support reporting, organisational planning, strategic direction and informed decision-making.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, collaboration and transparency, ensuring governance practices align with organisational values and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Governance team, management and key stakeholders to deliver business unit objectives, respond to operational priorities and support Council-wide initiatives.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Coordinator Governance & Access to Information.

About You

• Experience in Governance, Information Management, Privacy, GIPA/FOI or a related Local Government function
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team
• Experience in Local Government 
• Strong understanding of legislative requirements relating to the provision of information
• Experience managing information requests and/or access to information matters
• Experience dealing with subpoenas, legal notices, or other statutory information requirements
• Strong policy and procedure development experience
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to provide clear advice and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience working with an EDRMS or information management system
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement

If this sounds like you, please APPLY NOW or send your resume to james@norwestrecruitment.com.au

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and genetic information.