Position Purpose
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Governance Coordinator to join GORCAPA and play a key role in strengthening governance, integrity and compliance across the organisation.
This role supports high‑quality decision‑making and organisational transparency by providing coordination, advice and support across core governance functions including policy governance, risk and compliance, and statutory reporting.
Working closely with leaders and subject matter experts, you’ll help ensure governance processes are contemporary, well‑designed and consistently applied—supporting the Authority to meet its legislative, regulatory and public accountability obligations.
The Governance and Risk Team manages the Authority’s governance and risk functions, including:
- Authority policies and governance frameworks
- Risk management and compliance obligations
- Internal audit programs and insurance arrangements
- Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
The team plays a key role in embedding strong governance practices and risk‑informed decision‑making across the organisation.
Key Accountabilties
- Manage core integrity processes, including coordination of conflicts of interest, and gifts, benefits and hospitality, ensuring compliance with Victorian Public Sector Commission requirements.
- Coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, public interest disclosures and insurance claim processes, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant handling of all statutory matters.
- Prepare and maintain Authority Set Aside Determinations, working with relevant teams to clearly designate areas where public access or land use is restricted or permitted in line with legislative requirements.
- Oversee the coordination and quality of official correspondence with external stakeholders, including reporting to the Authority’s Board on timeliness, accuracy and consistency.
- Support the organisation’s risk management processes, contributing to the identification, assessment and monitoring of risks in line with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework.
Qualifications and experience
- A tertiary qualification in law, governance, public administration, risk management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in governance, policy or compliance roles, within public sector preferred.
Knowledge and skills
- Strong understanding of governance principles and compliance requirements within government or public sector environments.
- Proven ability to develop, review, and implement policies and procedures that meet statutory, legislative, and reporting obligations while promoting sound governance practices.
- Experience in identifying, assessing, and monitoring organizational risks and supporting internal audit programs in line with recognized government frameworks.
- Ability to interpret complex legislation and policy requirements, analyse compliance issues, and develop effective solutions to ensure organisational compliance.
- Capacity to manage multiple priorities, meet statutory reporting deadlines, and maintain accurate compliance registers in a dynamic environment.
Additional Information
- This is a full‑time maternity leave position until early 2027.
- We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every selection criterion and are open to discussing flexibility.
- Applications may be reviewed and interviews conducted prior to the closing date.
Applications require:
- A current resume
- Cover Letter
Everyone is welcome at the Authority
Here at the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority we are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse and is inclusive of all. We value and embrace the various experiences and perspectives people may have, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.