Senior Governance Officer

About the role

Greater Dandenong City Council is looking for an experienced governance professional to join the Governance, Integrity, Legal and Risk team as a Senior Governance Officer. Reporting to the Governance Coordinator, the role supports Council's commitment to transparent, accountable and effective governance. It is a temporary part-time position from December 2026 until October 2028 (2 years, 4 months), paid at Band 6 level of $99,846-$108,835 per annum pro rata (22.8 hours per week), plus super.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support across governance functions, with a focus on Freedom of Information (FOI), information privacy, legislative compliance and best-practice governance.
• Manage and determine FOI and privacy requests, and maintain key governance frameworks and statutory registers.
• Contribute to Council meeting and Councillor briefing processes.
• Support governance training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Councillors, executives and stakeholders to meet legislative obligations and promote a culture of good governance, integrity and accountability.

Required profile

• Experienced governance professional with a strong understanding of local government governance frameworks, legislative compliance and FOI and information privacy administration.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting legislation, managing sensitive and confidential matters and giving practical advice to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in local government or a comparable public sector environment is highly regarded, especially in FOI and privacy administration, governance compliance, Council meeting processes and policy development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to write high-quality reports, correspondence, agendas and other governance documentation.
• Highly organised, solutions-focused, able to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
• Professionalism, political awareness, integrity and a commitment to good governance outcomes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and salary sacrifice childcare (where available).
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work.
• Learning and development programs including study assistance, reward and recognition programs, health initiatives and wellbeing support.
• A social club.

To apply, complete the online form with a cover letter, resume and responses to the key selection criteria, and answer selection questions; reference checks are required. Practical testing, psychometric or aptitude testing may be required. A Working with Children Check and consent to a national police check are needed. Applications close on 5pm Wednesday 18 November 2026.