Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NTGovernment - Local (Government & Defence)The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. To maximise your chances of consideration, we encourage qualified individuals to submit their application as soon as possible; applications will be considered on submission.About Alice Springs Town CouncilAlice Springs Town Council is located in the heart and soul of Central Australia, fondly known as the Red Centre.Our Vision is of a brighter future, a prosperous and cohesive community.The OpportunityWe seek an experienced Manager Governance, who is responsible for management, review and continuous improvement of Council's governance framework, risk management framework, and legal advice.Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to developing and leading the implementation of a best-practice Corporate Governance Framework and providing strategic advice to Senior Executive and Elected Members on matters relating to improving the governance of policy, planning, and operations of Council, managing the review and implementation of Elected Member and Operational policies including the development of policy suites across the organisation, and managing Governance team members and supporting skill development across the business unit to optimise Council operations during times of leave and reduced resourcing.What will you get from joining the team?Attractive salary starting at Level 8.1 (MO) $122,965.69 p/a plus 11.5% superannuation and district allowance—$2611 w/dependents, $1498 w/o dependents6 weeks annual leave with additional generous leave entitlements (annual leave is paid at the employee's ordinary hourly rate together with a leave loading of 17.5%) + 3 weeks personal leaveYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a Governance Manager?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Alice Springs lies in the physical and spiritual heart of Australia's arid zone, about halfway between Darwin to the north and Adelaide to the south.The Municipality of Alice Springs covers an area of 328 sq kms and has a population estimated at 28,605 (ABS 2012). It is the service hub for a much wider region - the southern half of the Northern Territory, an area of 551,000 sq kms, and parts of South Australia and Western Australia.The town itself is made up of a vibrant mix of cultures from around the globe. The latest information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows we have a very diverse community made up of people from many backgrounds including Indigenous, American, European, African, Asian plus many more.The economy is based on government services, tourism, pastoralism and mining. It is also a major service centre for about 260 remote communities across 551,403 sq km.Alice Springs Town Council is the local government authority for the Alice Spring municipality, Northern Territory, Australia.#J-18808-Ljbffr