We are currently seeking an experienced Governance Business Partner to join a progressive organisation supporting the Northern Rivers region. Reporting to the Governance and Risk Manager, this position plays a key role in driving best-practice governance, ensuring compliance, and supporting effective and ethical decision-making across operations.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity suited to a governance professional with strong legislative knowledge and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally across diverse areas.
Duties
- Provide expert governance advice across legislative interpretation, legal coordination, and public sector operations
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and governance-related documentation
- Oversee and maintain governance frameworks including policies, procedures, and delegations
- Act as the business owner for governance systems and legislative compliance processes
- Coordinate GIPA and privacy requests, subpoenas, and public register requirements
- Deliver training, education, and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor qualification in Law or a related discipline, with 4–6 years’ relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of Local Government legislation including GIPA, PPIPA, and related Acts
- Demonstrated experience advising on land and property governance matters (leases, easements, Crown land, etc.)
- Current Class C Driver Licence
Benefits
- Permanent full-time opportunity within respected organisation
- Opportunity to influence governance practices and drive meaningful organisational outcomes
- Work across diverse and impactful public sector functions including water, flood mitigation, and biosecurity
How to apply
Sound interesting? We would love to hear from you! Click APPLY NOW to upload a copy of your current resume & cover letter, or call Jo Ellerman on 02 6691 9106 for a confidential discussion.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
