About the roleCouncil is committed to continually increasing our internal capability.
A permanent full time opportunity now exists for an experienced governance professional to join our governance team.
As the Governance and Strategy Team Leader, you will oversee the implementation and review of governance and risk management policies and procedures, lead and embed a positive risk management culture and practices across the organisation and influence organisational-wide business planning.
As a key player in Council, the Governance and Strategy Team Leader will be instrumental in supporting our Manager Corporate Governance to ensure that Council achieves its complex legislative responsibilities.
Aiming to enhance the organisation's appreciation and understanding of good governance, you will offer expert advice to bolster legislative compliance, governance standards, and best practices.
To be successful in this role, you must be a self-starter who can work autonomously, have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, as well as a proven ability to communicate clearly and strongly.
Key Responsibilities include: Develop and implement governance frameworks and policies, including in risk, compliance, probity and auditPromote a culture of integrity, accountability and best practice quality governanceIdentify, analyse, and respond to risks to the sectorEnsure compliance with applicable legislation through effective and efficient regulationLead the development of Council's corporate strategies, business planning and annual reportAssist with the continuous improvement activities of the internal and external audit processes.Key RequirementsTertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in governance, or related field with 4 or more years' subsequent relevant experienceDemonstrated understanding and knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and public sector policies and practices relating to risk management, audit and governanceDemonstrated effective team management and leadership experience to achieve agreed outcomesProven ability to review, analyse and implement processes in accordance with regulatory and industry standards to achieving best practicePossess a high level of written and verbal communication skills that result in effective and appropriate communication with a broad range of people internal and external to the organisationDemonstrated ability to work under limited direction to improve and enhance processes and practices, and achieve high quality results by taking a shared responsibility for setting priorities, organising workloads and meeting prescribed or self-imposed deadlines in a team environmentProven experience in the use of Microsoft Office products, including advanced word processing skills with excellent attention to detailDemonstrated ability to recognise and respect confidentiality and privacy matters, including the possession of, or the ability to acquire, a satisfactory National Police Clearance CertificateHold a current NSW Class C drivers licence.What we can offer Work/Life BalanceRostered day off every third weekGenerous leave entitlementsCorporate gym membershipEmployee education assistanceAccess to training and professional development opportunitiesAccess to confidential employee assistance programTo view the Position Summary click here
This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.
Salary: $1,826.10 - $1,918.47 + superannuation
Position Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week
Application closing date: Sunday, 29 September 2024, at 11.30pm
Contact Officer: Nicholas Murphy, Manager Corporate Governance -
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse. How to Apply To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below.
You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory).
You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.
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