Manager Governance (Mount Gambier)

Join Mid Murray Council in a key governance leadership role supporting strong decision making, legislative compliance and effective Council governance. About Mid Murray Council… Located just over an hour from Adelaide, Mid Murray Council covers a large, diverse region stretching from the Murray River to the Mount Lofty Ranges. With a population of approximately 10,000 and a strong sense of community, Council is focused on innovation, accountability and delivering quality services to their community. Council is committed to responsible leadership, sound governance and sustainable service delivery, supporting both community wellbeing and long‑term regional growth. About the role… Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager Governance is responsible for leading Council's governance function and providing specialist advice and support to the CEO, Mayor, Elected Members and staff. This role plays an important part in ensuring compliance with the Local Government Act, supporting informed decision making and maintaining effective governance systems, policies and statutory records. The position also oversees local government election processes, governance reporting, confidential matters, delegations, Freedom of Information processes, Public Interest Disclosure matters and Council's leases and licences portfolio. This is a diverse and influential opportunity for a governance professional who enjoys working in a legislative and political environment while supporting organisational accountability and effective decision making. What you will do…
- Governance leadership
- Lead and manage Council's Governance function and support continuous improvement in governance systems and processes.
- Legislative compliance
- Develop and oversee legislative compliance frameworks, monitoring and reporting obligations.
- Governance advice
- Provide expert advice on governance, probity, confidentiality, delegations and decision making processes.
- Council and Committee support
- Coordinate governance processes supporting Council and committee meetings, resolutions and statutory requirements.
- Elected Member support
- Assist with Elected Member induction, mandatory training and governance obligations.
- Elections and reviews
- Coordinate local government election activities, supplementary elections and ward boundary reviews when required.
- Policies and Registers
- Maintain governance policies, statutory registers, delegations, bylaws and confidential items processes.
- Governance processes
- Support Freedom of Information matters, Public Interest Disclosure processes and Section 270 reviews.
- Leases and Licences
- Oversee Council's leases, licences and Community Land Register, ensuring proactive monitoring and accurate records. What they are looking for…
- Governance experience
- Experience supporting governance functions within local government, government, boards or similar environments.
- Legislative knowledge
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation, governance frameworks and formal meeting protocols.
- Communication and advice
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, briefing papers and governance advice.
- Judgement and discretion
- Ability to manage confidential, sensitive and politically complex matters with diplomacy, sound judgement and professionalism.
- Relationship management
- Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with Elected Members, staff and external and internal stakeholders.
- Initiative and delivery
- Self‑motivated, strong attention to detail and organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within legislative timeframes.
- Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Local Government, Law, Business, Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and capability. Why Mid Murray Council?
- Meaningful influence
- Play a key role in supporting governance, accountability and organisational decision making.
- Community centred values
- Be part of a team that's deeply connected to its people and places, delivering services that make a genuine difference across a diverse landscape.
- Regional lifestyle
- Enjoy the benefits of living and working in a connected regional community while contributing to outcomes that matter locally.
- Flexible work environment
- Adaptable working options available to support work‑life balance and productivity, while meeting organisational needs.
- Full time/Part time options
- Flexibility to work full‑time or part‑time to support personal commitments. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organisation and lead governance that supports real outcomes. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people with disability. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Rebecca Hunt on (08) 8100 7000. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rh56c