Join Lake Mac's Integrity and Risk team in this newly developed position and further your career!
Flexible working options including a hybrid work model and a nine-day fortnight Council supports career development opportunities – take the next step to further your career Live the enviable coastal lifestyle enjoyed by so many of our staff LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
The Governance Officer is a member of the Integrity and Risk team, which provides insight, builds capability, and designs frameworks, policies, tools, and techniques to support risk-based and responsible decision-making.
This role is responsible for delivering a variety of governance and secretariat duties, project management, and providing high-quality advice to all levels within Council.
Using your strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills, you have the opportunity to liaise with senior leaders both internally and externally.
Along with the full list of responsibilities within the Position Statement, you will oversee and manage:
Council's Delegations of Authority program, including reviewing delegations of authority following the Local Government election and collaborating closely with key internal and external stakeholders to effectively fulfill the role.
The secretariat duties for the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) and support its governance needs, including preparing reports on its activities for the elected Council.
You are an efficient and proactive worker, with the ability to work in a team and autonomously, solving complex problems and continuously looking for improvements to ensure high-quality governance processes.
As the Governance Officer, you have excellent organisation skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, particularly coordinating committee meetings and actions.
With demonstrated qualifications and/or experience in governance or another relevant field, you are comfortable in dealing with complex issues and programs, and implementing improvements to processes and systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance with legislation.
Along with the full criteria within the Position Statement, our ideal candidate will have:
Degree level qualifications in business, law, or relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in a governance position.
Demonstrated record of success in working with senior leaders and external stakeholders and a proven ability to exercise sound judgement, particularly in matters of strict confidentiality.
Highly developed organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice on systems, processes, and protocols to Council staff.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, particularly in coordinating committee meetings and actions.
LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS
This position provides:
Competitive salary from $91,571 to $106,421 per annum plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation 35-hour working week on a nine-day fortnight Opportunity to build strong relationships across Council Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city.
That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, and bold.
When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better.
We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce.
We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community.
We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability.
We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET'S START
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 19 January 2025.
For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Penny Howell, Coordinator Talent Attraction, on 02 4921 0647 or via email To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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