Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.
Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.
Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.
Permanent Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Attractive weekly salary ranging from $1,353.35 up to $1,717.7 per week.
12% Superannuation Contribution.
Location - Moree
WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?
Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks - An extra 17 days off a year.
Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families.
Job Description
At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are looking for an organised, high-initiative, and detail-oriented professional to join our Legal & Governance division. In this role, you will be the backbone of our governance function, ensuring transparency, compliance, and executive excellence across the organisation.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Legal & Governance, you will provide high-level executive support and coordinate the systems that keep Council compliant and accountable. This is a critical corporate support position that manages everything from information access requests to internal audit committees.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Providing executive support to the Manager Legal & Governance, including diary management, correspondence, and tracking governance deadlines.
Maintaining governance and compliance systems, including databases, registers, and public-facing compliance information.
Managing information access, serving as Council’s Privacy Contact Officer and coordinating Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA) requests.
Administering Code of Conduct matters, ensuring strict confidentiality is maintained through document control and scheduling.
Overseeing the Delegations Register and assisting with the drafting, review, and quality assurance of Council policies.
Supporting the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) by preparing agendas, minutes, and tracking audit actions .
Acting as a Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Officer when required, ensuring statutory reporting obligations are met.
Coordinating compliance for elections and organising governance training for Councillors and staff.
The location for this role is the Max Centre in Moree.
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Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You are a professional with integrity and a proven ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive information. You possess strong research skills and the ability to work independently to meet strict statutory deadlines.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Relevant qualifications and/or substantial experience in administrative or executive support, ideally within a regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience in document control, record-keeping, and the creation of policies and procedures.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills with a high standard of professional discretion.
Proven ability to manage electronic registers, databases, and workflows in an organised manner.
High-level initiative and sound judgement to solve problems and prioritise high-quality work.
Required Tickets, Licences and/or Qualifications:
Class C Drivers Licence.
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience in Local Government.
Specialised experience in legal or compliance support functions.
Required Clearances and Checks:
National Criminal History Check.
Pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Ready to support excellence in Local Government governance? Apply now!
