A Local Council in Sydney is seeking a Governance Coordinator to join their team on a 5-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional with strong GIPA experience to support a busy Council governance function and work across a range of high-profile governance matters.
ABOUT THE POSITION.
Temporary 5-month opportunity with 35-hour work week. In this role, you will report to the Head of Governance and work autonomously to coordinate, develop and implement strategies, frameworks, policies, systems and processes. This is a hands-on, mid-senior level role suited to someone with strong Council governance experience, particularly across GIPA, privacy and legislative compliance.
DUTIES.
- Manage and coordinate GIPA applications
- Develop and monitor governance policies, codes and procedures
- Provide independent probity reviews of procurement processes
- Manage internal and external investigations and complaints
- Coordinate external investigators and oversee investigation outcomes
- Support Council-wide legislative compliance and governance frameworks
- Previous Local Council experience and/or experience using InfoCouncil - highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience managing GIPA applications and a strong understanding of GIPA legislation
- Experience in research and development of policies relating to Corporate Governance
- High level of maturity and strong communication skills
CULTURE.
Your team encourages collaboration and seeks for an individual with demonstrated experience to hit the ground running. You will be expected to work autonomously and in a team environment.
BENEFITS & REMUNERATION.
- Collaborative environment
- Exposure to diverse and high-profile governance matters
- Competitive hourly rate + superannuation
HOW TO APPLY.
Click “Apply for this job”, or contact Truc Do on tdo@ivorygroup.com.au for a confidential discussion.




