Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum, (pro rata for first 3 months), (plus super)
Temporary - Initially 3 days per week until 11 December 2026, then the role will move to full time parental leave backfill until 3 November 2027
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and customer-focused governance professional to join the Governance, Integrity, Legal and Risk team as a Governance Support Officer. Reporting to the Governance Coordinator, this position plays an important role in supporting Council's governance functions and ensuring legislative compliance across the organisation. The role has become available following a vacancy within the team and presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a broad range of governance activities that support transparent and accountable decision-making across Council.
As Governance Support Officer, you will provide administrative and operational support across a diverse range of governance functions, including Council Meetings, audit and risk administration, Freedom of Information and Information Privacy processes, Councillor support functions, and citizenship ceremonies. You will be responsible for coordinating key governance documentation, maintaining governance systems and registers, supporting compliance activities, and providing high-quality advice and customer service to internal and external stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your governance expertise while contributing to outcomes that strengthen Council's commitment to good governance, transparency and community service.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will be a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to customer service, accuracy and continuous improvement. You will have experience providing administrative support in a governance, compliance, corporate or similar environment and possess well-developed skills in preparing documentation, managing competing priorities and maintaining confidential information. You will be confident using a range of business systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to quickly learn specialised governance platforms and processes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and community. Experience supporting meetings, coordinating events, managing records, or working within a local government or regulated environment will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you will demonstrate a collaborative approach, sound judgement, initiative and a genuine commitment to supporting good governance practices and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Governance Support Officer – 510.3 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 2 October 2026
Further information: Dani Trimble, 8571 1497
