Bayside Council

Cadet Governance & Access to Information

Cadet Governance & Access to Information

• An exciting opportunity to enhance Council’s Governance and Access to Information
• Fixed Term Contract
• Friendly team-oriented environment
• Competitive salary of $1,092.10 per week plus 11.5% super

Bayside Council is proud to introduce a new and dynamic opportunity for early-career professionals or recent graduates – the Cadet Governance & Access to Information position.

This cadetship is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to nurturing future leaders in local government and fostering transparency, accountability, and effective governance. As a Cadet, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment while contributing to key areas that impact our community every day.

Key responsibilities

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Provide administrative support to the Governance & Information teams including maintaining records, processing invoices, organising data, and maintaining registers.
• Assist in maintaining Council’s Policies, Procedures and Delegations.
• Assist in the preparation of Agendas, Minutes, another related documents or information (as required).
• Assist with the processing of the access to information requests (including undertaking research and maintaining registers).

• Undertake other governance and information tasks (as required).

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in relation to Governance & Information matters.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is:

• Currently studying or recently completed a degree in Administration, Business or relevant field.
• Passionate about local government, transparency, and public service.
• Eager to learn and grow within a structured cadet program.

Why Choose a Career with Bayside Council?

• Launch your career with a cadetship and professional growth opportunities.
• Earn while gaining valuable experience and skills in a supportive, professional team.
• Enjoy fantastic benefits, including gym discounts, health checks, flu vaccinations, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at [email protected].

Deadline: Friday 27 June 2025

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence