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Governance & Reporting Advisor
Wangaratta, VIC | $97,906 per annum + super | Permanent Full Time | Flexible Work Options
The Rural City of Wangaratta is looking for a Governance and Reporting Advisor who is ready to make a meaningful impact. In this pivotal role, you will help drive transparent, accountable, and confident decision-making across the organisation, ensuring our community continues to thrive.
As a trusted adviser, you will provide high-quality governance guidance, coordinate Council and committee reporting, and support compliance within Victoria's local government legislative framework. Your work will directly influence how our Councillors and senior leaders navigate complex issues and deliver outcomes for the people of Wangaratta.
This is an ideal opportunity for a governance professional who loves turning complexity into clarity, has a sharp analytical mind, and takes pride in producing polished, insightful written work. If you enjoy working closely with leaders, value integrity, and want your expertise to genuinely matter, you will feel right at home here.
Beyond the role itself, Wangaratta offers something special:
- Work that matters, your contribution shapes the community's future
- A collaborative, supportive culture, where your voice is heard
- A regional lifestyle, with the beauty of Northeast Victoria on your doorstep
Why Work for Rural City of Wangaratta?
Joining our team comes with a variety of exciting benefits, including:
- Inclusive, supportive, and nurturing work environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals
- Corporate benefits, including flu injections and reduced gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
- Paid Parental Leave
- Option to purchase additional annual leave for permanent full-time and part-time employees
If you are ready to bring your governance expertise to a place where your work has real impact, we would love to hear from you.
For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Andrew Lovett - Governance Manager on a.lovett@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Applications close Monday, 18 May 2026 at 3pm, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.