Senior Governance Officer

We’re seeking a Senior Governance Officer to help manage a growing workload and support key compliance and governance functions across the organisation.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Governance, you will join a team of Governance Officers and play a central role in improving governance standards, strengthening decision‑making frameworks, and supporting organisational compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and advising on privacy, probity, and policy development.
• Handling complex complaints in accordance with governance standards.
• Supporting legislative compliance and governance processes across the organisation.
• Assisting with information handling and access‑to‑information processes (GIPA exposure desirable but not essential).
• Preparing written reports, advice, and governance documentation.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure sound governance practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years experience in Governance, ideally within Local or State Government.
• Strong capability in privacy management, probity, complaints handling, and policy work.
• Confident communicator with excellent judgement and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience with GIPA is desirable but not mandatory.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now or contact Andrew.murphy@Chandlermacleod.com
 
  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, 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