City of Greater Geraldton

Corporate Governance Officer

About the position:

Are you someone who is detail orientated and a proactive communicator with excellent decision making and organisational skills?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Corporate Governance Officer to support the Corporate Compliance team in delivering services and initiatives to fulfill governance and compliance requirements for the City of Greater Geraldton.
If you have a keen interest in governance and legislative compliance requirements then you will enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment to contribute to good governance and transparency in the workplace.
This position is offered as a full-time permanent position to the successful candidate.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide high level administrative assistance in the production and collation of reports and documents relating to the corporate services function.
• Facilitate and assist the review of Governance policies, procedures and processes within the required statutory requirements under the Local Government Act 1995, and the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
• Assist in the administration of the City’s Insurance portfolio, which shall include processing of insurance claims, general insurance enquires and coordinating of the documentation for the annual insurance renewal process.
• Provide professional, timely, and accurate information regarding the organisation’s governance, insurance obligations, and regulatory requirements to City employees.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Josephine Bianchi, Manager Corporate Compliance on (08) 9956 6992.

Position requirements:

Candidates should have experience in administration, governance, risk or legal services in government agencies. Ideally the successful applicant will possess a Degree or Advanced Diploma qualification in Business, Governance or Risk and relevant experience, or lesser qualification with significant experience.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Corporate Governance Officer position has a salary starting from $84,883 up to $95,424 per annum or from $42.9568 up to $48.2914 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website:
www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Friday 21 March 2025.

Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER