Governance Lead

Weekly Hours:  35

Weekly Salary: $2014.82 - $2196.15 (plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

Lead a specialist Governance team and play a key role in supporting Council decision-making, accountability and legislative compliance.

This is an opportunity to combine people leadership with governance expertise in a role that sits at the centre of how Council operates.

Working closely with Councillors, senior leaders and staff across the organisation, you will oversee Council meeting and reporting processes, governance and compliance frameworks, records and information management, and policy administration. You'll provide trusted advice that supports informed and compliant decision-making across Council.

If you enjoy improving processes, interpreting legislation and working with people across an organisation, this role offers variety, influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing Governance team.
• Coordinate and support Council and Committee meetings.
• Lead Council's report preparation and management processes.
• Provide expert advice on governance, compliance, policies and legislative requirements.
• Lead Council's records and information management functions and oversee Community Committee administration.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance systems and processes.

What You'll Bring

• Qualifications in Governance, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience interpreting legislation and providing practical advice.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and facilitation skills.
• A satisfactory criminal record check.

What We Can Offer

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family.
• Organisation-wide health and wellbeing initiatives.

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to our region and local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim is to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

If you are interested, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required; however, screening questions must be completed as part of the application process.

For further information, please contact Janessa Constantine, Manager Corporate Governance, on 02 6393 8103.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026.

Where additional candidates are found suitable through this recruitment process, a talent pool may be established to fill similar permanent or temporary vacancies over the following 12 months.