Senior Governance Officer (12-month Maternity Leave Cover)
Ready to take the next step in your governance career? If you’ve been working in Local Government and want to build leadership experience, we’ll support you to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact in one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia.
Do you have?
- Relevant qualifications such as a Certificate IV (Business, Administration, Governance) or substantial experience in a similar governance role within Local Government.
- Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 and related regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them in practice.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills — including preparing complex reports, drafting policies, and local laws.
- Research and analytical skills to review, interpret, and provide advice on legislation, policy, and governance frameworks.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, or guide others and a desire to develop leadership capability in a governance setting.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters.
We’re seeking applications for a 12-month, full-time maternity leave opportunity as Senior Governance Officer. This key role leads the delivery of contemporary governance and risk services, ensuring legislative compliance while fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and transparency throughout the organisation.
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Benefits and Conditions
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary range of Level 7 ($92,816 to $97,556) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience and benefits such as:
- Superannuation of 12 per cent occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5 per cent or 6 per cent of their own salary.
- 12-month fulltime Maternity Leave position, one day off is available after every 19 working days, rostered days off cannot be accumulated.
- Located at the Harvey Administration Building however you may be required to work at other locations throughout the Shire as directed by your reporting officer.
- Four weeks paid annual leave, including a 17.5 per cent leave loading.
- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
- A probationary period of three months is applicable to this position.
- A medical examination and a current police clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application, you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and application questions and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
Your Cover Letter will address why you are the right person for the position, how your skills, experience and qualifications are relevant and your motivation for applying for this role. This information is used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.
Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)
Specific queries related to the position should be referred to the Coordinator Governance, Joshua Coombes on (08) 9729 0519.
Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Shire of Harvey reserves the right to proceed with any part of the recruitment process prior to the closing of applications.
The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.