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Governance Officer

Governance Officer

Central Coast CouncilCentral Coast, New South Wales, AU
30+ days ago
Salary
A$69,500.00–A$83,400.00 yearly
Job description

YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location : Wyong N SW

  • Governance and Compliance in a large and growing Council
  • Support the Start Smart Program welcoming the Councillors back to Central Coast Council
  • Work / Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible / hybrid working arrangements available
  • Temporary Term Contract Full Time position up to 12 months

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

You will be responsible for the provision of guidance, advice and support for the new Start Smart Program.

This program aims at welcoming back the Councillors to Central Coast Council and will work on establishing and / or improving systems to ensure organisational and legislative governance requirements are met.

The role also aims to review and support governance matters including but not limited to the management of Central Coast Council policies, staff delegations, Code of Conduct and Legislative compliance registers.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Key activities of this role include :

  • Assist with and provide support to the Start Smart Program
  • Use judgement to balance the need for organisational compliance with legislative requirements
  • Assist the Governance Section with reporting for all Governance matters; including policies, delegations, and legislative compliance registers
  • Assist the Governance Section with the proactive release of information in accordance with relevant legislation including but not limited to the GIPA Act, PPIP Act and Copyright Act.

    • About you :

  • Use your experience and knowledge in legislation and compliance to provide support and education on organisational governance matters and programs, and in particular the Start Smart Program
  • You enjoy the processes, procedures and compliance that come with a role working in a legislative governing environment
  • You enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, while also learning from others
  • Having a work / life balance is important to you

    • About us :

  • We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community
  • You will be joining a team of governance professionals who excel at what they do
  • We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development
  • We provide opportunities to collaborate with subject matter experts from a variety of areas across the organisation.

    • What we offer :

  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Generous leave provisions : 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave / Carers Leave, Health and Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave 18 weeks full pay / 36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
  • Novated leasing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families
  • Fitness Passport access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle
  • Health and wellbeing programs skin cancer screening, Breastscreen, Flu vaccination, blood donations
  • Recognition of service
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Individual career development and learning opportunities
  • Reward and Recognition programs.

    • Please refer to the for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

    This role provides a commencing salary range of between $69.5k to $83.4k per annum dependent on skills and experience + 11% superannuation.

    A 9 day fortnight work-cycle currently applies to this role,with flexible / hybrid working arrangements available.

    Enquiries : Alysha Croussos, Section Manager Governance on ph : 0429 028 339

    If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

    Closing Date : Applications close at midnight on Sunday 14 April 2024.