Coordinator Governance & Information

Governance & Information - Ensuring Compliance of our Risk Management, Leases and Vital Records

We're seeking a Coordinator Governance and Information for a fixed-term contract (ending March 2026). You will be the expert who strategically streamlines our risk management, leases, and vital records. This is more than administrative oversight—it's strategic leadership to guarantee we meet all statutory and council requirements. You will use your exceptional stakeholder management skills to build and maintain the key relationships that ensure our organisation runs smoothly, providing the foundational stability needed for our coastal community to thrive. 

What You’ll Do

As our Coordinator Governance & Information you will:

• Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values and promote a work culture of compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995.

• Ensure the Shire meets all statutory, council, and local law requirements, including managing governance systems, administering FOI processes, and coordinating the annual Local Government Compliance Audit Return (CAR).

• Maintain and administer the corporate risk management framework (including operational and strategic risk registers), perform internal audits, and promote a culture of risk awareness through training and coordination.

• Oversee the Shire’s records management system to comply with the State Records Act 2000, including digitization, archiving, records disposal, and developing compliant policies, procedures, and training.

• Provide specialist environmental and public health advice to Community Planning and Sustainability staff regarding planning applications, building approvals, onsite wastewater proposals and development compliance. 

• Coordinate lease and property disposal processes, maintain compliance registers for leases, and manage statutory registers related to delegations, authorisations, and interests.

  
  

About You

You’ll bring:

• Cert IV or higher in relevant disciplines. 

• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to prepare initial reports, letters, emails and assist with applications. 

• Relevant professional qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience with information management, leasing and corporate governance or ability to commit to further education and training.

• Ability to work autonomously with highly developed time management, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks. 

• Comprehensive knowledge in compliance and statutory requirements of Local Government to relevant legislative bodies or relevant and transferable skills and knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience in the operation of a range of software solutions including Microsoft systems and Local Government speciic software or demonstrated ability to learn and aquire the relevant knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively train and mentor employees in relation to Governance and Information practices and procedures, including direct reports and across the organisation.

Experience working in local government governance, record keeping, information management is highly regarded. 

Why Join Us

We value leaders who want to grow their career in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.

Your package includes:

• Hourly rate of $68.71 inclusive of 25% casual loading.

• A values-led workplace focused on culture, wellbeing, and community impact.

*Subject to corporate policy.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to contribute to the organisation's records and compliance practices we’d love to hear from you. To view the full position description: PD_Coordinator Governance & Information

Applications close: 4pm Sunday 4 January 2026 

For more information, please contact Max Tangi Senior People & Culture Officer on (08) 9941 0000

The Shire of Carnarvon reserves the right to close applications early and/or commence the shortlisting and interview process prior to the advertised closing date. The position may be filled at any time upon identification of a suitable applicant.