Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Governance Officer

Job No: MRSC7094
Location: Kyneton

Fixed Term Part Time - 45.6 per fortnight until Sept 2026
$75,981 - $88,322 per annum (pro-rata) plus Super 
Position No: 7094

About the role

Join us for an exciting opportunity to provide administrative support to Councillors, Council and Committee Meetings. In addition to undertaking governance administration and maintaining various governance related registers you will assist with the coordination of agendas, outcomes, and minutes as well as report preparation. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of training for governance programs.

About you

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the flexibility to support the team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. You will be an effective communicator, capable of engaging confidently with both internal and external stakeholders. A genuine enthusiasm for learning new skills and a collaborative mindset is essential to thrive in this role.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
Position Description
 
For further information contact Lucy Olson , Senior Governance Officer on lolson@mrsc.vic.gov.au or 03 5422 0333.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 28 July 2025.

Closing Date: 18 July 2025 at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.