We are seeking a proactive, organised, self-motivated person who has great attention to detail and a knack for working in a fast-paced environment
Position: Governance Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Stawell
Package: $64,511.96 per annum plus superannuation
About Northern Grampians Shire Council
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria.
We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits.
We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values.
Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community.
We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
Why join us?
In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council.
These include:
Fortnightly RDO : Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
Great Team Environment : A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.
You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
Professional Growth : We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
Flexible Work Arrangements : To support your work life balance.
Salary Packaging Options : Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles Access to Paid Leave : including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters Employee Assistance Program : Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
Biodiversity : Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna Promote Inclusion
Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:
cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds establishing a safe environment for children with a disability Job Description Position objectives
This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Governance Team.
Key responsibility areas
Provide quality administrative services through the provision of external and internal correspondence, reports and statutory advertisements.
Prepare Council meeting agendas and complete post-meeting tasks.
Provide employee training in the use of governance software and processes.
Support the Executive Assistant and Governance Officer in their duties, including civic events and authorisations and delegations.
Assist in maintaining public registers and internal websites, road and feature naming processes and livestreaming of meetings.
Participate in continuous improvement activities with the team in order to streamline processes and systems.
Support the Coordinator Governance to research and implement governance policies and procedures, in line with legislative requirements.
Participate as a member of the Governance Team in team projects, process mapping and review, and proactively responding to customer requests.
Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents' skill, competence and training Desired Skills and Experience Selection criteria
Proven ability to provide a high level of personal, administrative and executive assistance.
Proven ability to work co-operatively and positively as a member of a team.
Proven ability to manage highly confidential information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sound knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite, specifically in the creation of documents in Excel and Word.
Attach aresume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
Submit your applicationby following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Lauren Homden, Coordinator Governance at or call 03 5358 8700.
Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
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