Job description
Governance Officer – Immediate Start (3-Month Contract)
Location: Cloverdale
Rate: $59.00 per hour (includes casual loading) +super
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Governance Officer to join their team on a short-term contract. This role requires flexibility, as some after-hours work (evening weeknights) will be required.
You will play a key role in supporting governance processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Location: Cloverdale
Rate: $59.00 per hour (includes casual loading) +super
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Governance Officer to join their team on a short-term contract. This role requires flexibility, as some after-hours work (evening weeknights) will be required.
You will play a key role in supporting governance processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile agendas and accurately take minutes for meetings.
- Assist with governance documentation and compliance requirements.
- Interpret and apply legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Utilise DocAssembler (preferred) and other governance tools.
- Provide support across governance functions within a local government environment.
- Proven experience in compiling agendas and minute-taking.
- Previous governance experience, ideally within local government.
- Ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements.
- Experience with DocAssembler (highly regarded).
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
