Governance Coordinator

Salary:

70 - 75

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Sydney - NSW

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

3976806

Contact Name:

Caitlin

Contact Email:

cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

28-Oct-2025

Public Sector People seeking an experienced and values-driven Governance Coordinator to lead and coordinate governance activities across a NSW Council.

Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full time | Contract
Rate: Up to $75ph + super
Candidates with higher pay expectations will be considered

In this pivotal role, you will:

Provide expert governance advice and support to Council business units to promote consistency and integrity in decision-making.
Develop and maintain governance frameworks, systems, policies and procedures to drive continuous improvement and ensure legislative compliance.
Facilitate effective communication and ethical conduct across Councillors, Council committees, and administrative forums.
Oversee key corporate and statutory reporting, including the Annual Report, and support the conduct of local government elections.
Champion good governance culture by providing training, guidance and frameworks that uphold Council’s adopted values, Code of Conduct and ethical standards.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

A tertiary qualification in Law (or a related discipline), with strong knowledge of local government legislation and governance principles.
Demonstrated experience in a governance or legal advisory capacity, preferably within a public sector or local government environment.
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, frameworks and policy documents.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact - supporting Council’s vision through strong governance foundations and contributing to a culture of professionalism, integrity and service excellence.

If you are interested, please apply now. For more information, contact Caitlin on 0421 061 922 or cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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