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SalaryThe beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
This position is a full-time role in the Governance and Information team, based at Council’s Moruya Administration Offices. The successful candidate will manage the development and delivery of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements and conduct ongoing organisational service reviews.
Your main duties will include:
- Coordinate the development and preparation of the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan and monitor and report the progress of the activities contained within.
- Facilitate the Long Term Financial Plan, Asset Management Plan, Workforce Plan, Annual Report and State of Shire Report.
- Undertake, coordinate and manage the delivery of organisational service reviews and make recommendations for improvements.
- Lead and manage the Audit, Risk and Improvement (ARIC) Committee.
- Coordinate the development, implementation and review of corporate policies, ensuring compliance with Local Government Act and manage Council’s internal and external policy registers.
- Facilitate networks and partnerships and coordinate compilation of data for industry surveys.
Total remuneration for the role is in the range $102,820.91 to $129,183.03 gross per annum consisting of:
- $92,631.45 to $116,381.11 base salary
- $10,189.46 to $12,801.92 superannuation (at 11%)
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
You will be an experienced project manager who can confidently work autonomously and strategically to deliver on deadlines. You will have an ability to understand and assess complex technical issues. Your ability to clearly write concise reports and your specialist skills and knowledge in Local Government operations will set you apart from the rest. Your application will demonstrate the following:
- Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in a related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
- Experience in public consultation and superior customer service skills.
- Sound facilitation, conflict management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated performance and outcome orientation.
- Knowledge and experience in the use of all Microsoft Office Professional Applications.
To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.
Applications close: 11.00pm Thursday 8 February 2024.
Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.
Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.
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