Governance Officer

Governance Officer

• Permanent, full-time
• Salary range of $79,684 to $85,709 per annum depending on experience
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Why work for the City:
The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state.   We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

About the role:
As a Governance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, supporting Council and Committee processes, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality governance services. This position offers variety and responsibility, including:

• Preparing Council and Committee agendas and minutes.
• Assisting with statutory compliance under the Local Government Act and related legislation.
• Supporting elected members and senior staff with governance matters.

The person:
The successful applicant will align with our values and ideally have the following competencies:

• Secondary studies within a business administration or related field and / or experience in a corporate governance / administration environment.
• Ability to interpret legislation.
• Well-developed and accurate computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience in website maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of meeting procedures, and ability to take minutes and prepare reports, agendas and minutes.
• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a National Police Clearance no more than six months old.

Apply: Please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Please attach a covering letter, a document addressing the above selection criteria and your current resume.

Enquiries: Ben Whitehill, Manager Legal, Governance and Risk on 08 9781 1752 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.

Closing date:  Applications are invited until 4.30pm, Wednesday 7 January 2026.  Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers. We encourage applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people living with a disability.