Governance Officer (Meetings)

Governance Officer (Meetings)

General Management Services | Administration, Governance

Location: Rockingham, WA

Closing date: 25/05/2026

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑focused professional to provide accurate, confidential and timely administrative support to Council and Committee Meetings. This role plays a key part in ensuring that decision‑making processes, resolutions and minutes are recorded clearly, consistently and in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

You will be responsible for maintaining a professional and efficient work environment while delivering exceptional service to Officers, Councillors and members of the public.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when completing your online application:

• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of meeting procedures, for example, preparation of agendas and minutes for Committee and Council meetings
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer literacy skills, in the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure

This position offers a salary from $86,797 to $92,879 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm on Monday 25 May 2026.

Please note: Interviews may commence before the closing date, and we may close the position early - so don't wait, apply now!

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.