Senior Governance Officer

Be at the heart of good governance and democratic decision-making.Join the Governance team at PAE to help shape the future of governance and drive excellence across our organisation. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a critical role in strategy, performance, and delivering impactful outcomes.This is a permanent full-time position.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people. With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.Key responsibilities of the position include:Prepare and support Council and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and procedural advice, with attendance at meetings as required (including out of hours).Provide governance advice and support to Elected Members and staff, including civic events, delegations management, and implementation of Council’s policy framework.Monitor legislative and compliance obligations by tracking legal advice, legislative changes, confidential items, and conducting self-audits under the Local Government Act and related legislation.Draft and maintain high-quality governance documentation, including policies, procedures, templates, registers, and statutory returns (e.g. Grants Commission).Undertake reviews, FOI processes, and governance projects including improvement and strengthening systems, processes, and organisational governance capability.The successful applicant will have:A relevant tertiary qualification or comparable experience in Business Administration.Accreditation as a Freedom of Information Officer is desirable.Experience as a Governance Officer or similar role.Experience in Local Government is highly desirable.Sound understanding of good governance principles and practices.Knowledge concerning local Government context and Public Officer responsibilities.Sound verbal and written communication skills.Good ICT skills and ability to troubleshoot basic ICT issues.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Ability to work under limited supervision and manage own workload and project work.More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary of $112,394 (plus Super).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Kate Leighton, Team Leader Governance on kate.leighton@cityofpae.sa.gov.au. To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 11 January 2026.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Senior Governance Officer

Be at the heart of good governance and democratic decision-making.

Join the Governance team at PAE to help shape the future of governance and drive excellence across our organisation. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a critical role in strategy, performance, and delivering impactful outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Prepare and support Council and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and procedural advice, with attendance at meetings as required (including out of hours).
  • Provide governance advice and support to Elected Members and staff, including civic events, delegations management, and implementation of Council’s policy framework.
  • Monitor legislative and compliance obligations by tracking legal advice, legislative changes, confidential items, and conducting self-audits under the Local Government Act and related legislation.
  • Draft and maintain high-quality governance documentation, including policies, procedures, templates, registers, and statutory returns (e.g. Grants Commission).
  • Undertake reviews, FOI processes, and governance projects including improvement and strengthening systems, processes, and organisational governance capability.

The successful applicant will have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or comparable experience in Business Administration.
  • Accreditation as a Freedom of Information Officer is desirable.
  • Experience as a Governance Officer or similar role.
  • Experience in Local Government is highly desirable.
  • Sound understanding of good governance principles and practices.
  • Knowledge concerning local Government context and Public Officer responsibilities.
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good ICT skills and ability to troubleshoot basic ICT issues.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision and manage own workload and project work.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary of $112,394 (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Kate Leighton, Team Leader Governance on kate.leighton@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 10pm on 11 January 2026.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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