AddressThe Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career.
Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.
Tablelands Regional Council offers:
- Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
- Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
- Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
- Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.
Our Atherton-based team is looking for a experienced & knowledgable individual to join our Legal & Governance team as a permanent full-time coordinator.
The Coordinator Legal & Governance provides leadership and coordination of Tablelands Regional Council’s (TRC) governance and compliance activities by:
• Overseeing the development and implementation of governance framework, systems and processes
• Providing confidential advice to executive and senior officers on governance and risk matters
• Leading the development and implementation of risk management framework, systems and processes
• Providing leadership to the Legal and Governance team, and oversight of land and tenure, quality and environmental management systems, and complaints management
Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 29 May 2024
- Base salary package from $110,968.44 per annum ($4,268.02 per fortnight)
- Locality allowances included in base salary
- Attractive work/life balance - 72.5 hours per fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Attractive superannuation - up to 12% employer contribution
- Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
- Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
- Annual hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
- Health body & mind hub access
- Discounted health insurance available
How to apply
1. Visit the Tablelands Regional Council careers page.
2. Complete the 'Personal Details' & ‘Questions’ section
3. Attach your resume and cover letter (max. 2 pages).
Position Description
For further details about the role download the Position Description.
Employment with TRC
For further information about conditions of employment, working at TRC, and living and Working on the Tablelands go to TRC Careers.
Position Queries
For more information about the role please contact Hilary Jackson General Manager Community & Corporate Services during office hours - 07 4089 2***.
Technical Issues Contact:
For application enquiries, please contact Human Resources during office hours - 07 4089 2***
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
