Lead Corporate Governance

Description:

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

At the City of Stirling, you’ll make a real impact in a dynamic, future-ready organisation. You’ll lead a high-performing team, drive governance excellence, and influence key decisions affecting over 243,000 residents. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer flexibility, wellbeing, and growth.

What You’ll Be Do

• Lead the Corporate Governance Team and mentor staff
• Advise on governance, compliance, and legislative matters
• Oversee Corporate Governance activities including local government elections, and internal management practice and policy reviews
• Drive local government reform initiatives
• Manage complaints, integrity, and compliance frameworks
• Develop high-quality reports and documents to Council
• Build relationships with key stakeholders
• Lead special projects and strategic research
  
  

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re seeking a governance leader with a passion for public sector excellence. You’ll ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Management, Law, or Public Sector
• Proven team leadership and development skills
• Significant experience with WA Local Government Act
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential issues
• Ability to lead complex projects and drive reform
  
  

Position Description

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way: Flexible hours and free parking

Rewarding You: Boosted superannuation and extra leave options

Grow With Us: Leadership programs and study support

Feel Your Best: Free Gym memberships, wellness perks, and active social club

Explore all our benefits here.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of governance in WA, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join a team where your expertise will drive positive change.

Questions?

Contact Manager Governance Brad Sillence at Brad.Sillence@stirling.wa.gov.au. Applications close 01 February 2026.

We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.