Company

Central Highlands Regional CouncilSee more

addressAddressEmerald, QLD
type Form of workFull time, Permanent
salary Salary$123,192 - $123,192 a year
CategoryAccounting & Finance

Job description

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald 

Department: Commercial & Corporate Services

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 7 - 8: $102,145.95 - $123,191.75 + Superannuation

The Region

The Central Highlands Region boasts a thriving mining and agricultural sector, with Emerald serving as the key service centre for both the region and the broader Central West. Based in Emerald, you will be located in proximity to all the region has to offer including hiking in Carnarvon Gorge, swimming in the rainbow waters of the Blackdown Tablelands, fishing at Lake Maraboon and fossicking in the Gemfields. Emerald offers affordable rentals and homes, a family friendly atmosphere and acreage living.

The Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to move into a specialist role and to provide expertise across various areas of governance areas, contributing to a robust governance culture? On offer is the opportunity to join a newly formed governance team looking at improving organisational governance, in partnership with the key stakeholders across the organisation.

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Governance Specialist to contribute towards a robust governance culture across every element of Council's operations and to assist the Governance Manager in leading a small, dedicated team.

In this role your objective will be to provide technical governance expertise to assist and coordinate the Governance Team in carrying out enterprise risk management, audit and assurance, business continuity planning, policy and procedure development, corporate planning & reporting and integrity management functions for Council, supporting the organisation to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

If you are ready to take on a specialist position and be a trusted advisor who adds value through the provision of expert advice in the areas of governance, compliance and information management, then this role is for you!

In this respected role within the organisation, you will support the organisation by:

  • Providing analysis and advice to key decision makers on complex governance matters.
  • Being integral to the delivery of the governance function, engaging across key internal stakeholders.
  • Providing specialist support to the Governance Audit and Risk Officer in developing and maintaining council's enterprise risk registers as well as constructing and monitoring a reliable and efficient control systems for management of risk.
  • Undertaking enterprise risk identification and assurance mapping across council.
  • Identifying, engaging and liaising with appropriate audit professionals to ensure that council's internal audit program is comprehensively prepared and accurately delivered.
  • Working collaboratively with business units to develop, implement and maintain business continuity plans and sub-plans for the organisation.
  • Identify policy, guideline and procedure gaps and improvements across council via benchmarking exercises and consultation with internal stakeholders.
  • Working strategically to develop council's corporate and operational plans and reporting.
  • Administering Council's register of delegations and authorisations to keep current with legislation and staff changes.  
  • Supporting the development and mentorship of a small team. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in law, business, governance, corporate planning and/or extensive demonstrated practical experience in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating change, and/or improvements to deliver successful and significant business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and manage workplans to ensure all deadlines are met.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

  • A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
  • 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
  • Annual uniform allocation
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

  1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and an overview of your experience relevant to the position
  2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

  • Right to Work in Australia
  • Criminal History Check
  • Qualification Checks
  • Reference Checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close 8am, Thursday 1 February 2024. 

Refer code: 1360803. Central Highlands Regional Council - The previous day - 2024-01-27 23:53

Central Highlands Regional Council

Emerald, QLD
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