Governance Officer

• Full or Part-Time | Permanent
• Level 5 | *Salary: $93,410 - $99,503, plus superannuation
• A 9-day fortnight work pattern applies to this role.
• Vacancy 099/2026

The opportunity

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional; “Governance Officer” who excels in high pressure environment and has exceptional customer service skills. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.

A unique opportunity exists for a strategic and experienced Governance professional with an interest in delivering and driving a proactive compliance and governance framework across the organisation.

The position is part of a specialised, dynamic and high performing Governance Services Team.

Due to the nature of work and the need to attend Council and Committee meetings, it is essential that applicants are flexible in being able to work after hours when required.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and maintaining the City’s Corporate Governance Framework to ensure organisational transparency, accountability and compliance with Local Government Act 1995 and statutory obligations.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the City’s Policy Plan and ongoing review and development of procedures and undertake governance projects as required to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinating the delivery of the Local Governance Election.
• Managing the City’s corporate compliance, systems and controls to ensure statutory compliance.
• Providing advice and assistance in relation to the City’s statutory compliance registers in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.
• Supporting the CoM administrative requirements to ensure Officers are able to enact their authorisations including ID photos, ID cards, certificates, record keeping and advertising in the Government Gazette, State and/or local publications.
• Providing high level support and communication to the Governance Services team and City of Mandurah ensuring the effective provision of service.
• Reporting to the Coordinator Governance and Risk, responsible for the Council and Committee meeting governance requirements in accordance with Local Government Act 1995, regulations, and City procedures, including attendance to meetings, compiling agendas and minutes and maintaining registers.
• Providing minute officer support for Council and Committee meetings.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate IV in Business, Governance or Law, or related discipline.
• Five years’ experience in governance or compliance related roles.
• Delivery of statutory local government requirements in the Governance context.
• Sound working knowledge and understanding of the Local Government Act 1995 and its subsidiary regulations.
• Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills, with a proven ability to effectively prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in minute taking in a local government setting.
• Capacity to work autonomously and independently with high work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Advanced skills in the application of the Microsoft Office suite and relevant systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive material/issues with tact and strict confidentiality.
• Ability to identify solutions and present options based to reduce risk.
• An understanding of contemporary corporate and/or local government meeting procedures and practices.
• Have the ability to meet strict deadlines whilst managing competing priorities and delivering a high-quality product.
• Sound research, analytical and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritise time and ensure the delivery of multi stakeholder projects.
• Ability to produce accurate and high-quality governance documentation.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Sophie Luxton Coordinator Governance and Risk on (08) •••• •278.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

• All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
• *The salary for this role commences at step 1, with potential for movement within the range based on demonstrated skills and experience. Incremental progression typically occurs at the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance with the Industrial Agreement.
• As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
• This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
• To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment page.

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer