Director Of Corporate Services, Governance & Risk

The Position

As the Director of Corporate Services, Governance and Risk will be responsible for overseeing and providing input into the maintenance, development and implementation of the Corporate Governance Framework. As the Director of Corporate Services, Governance and Risk works as part of a small team the Key Responsibilities (as outlined below) will be assigned as required by management, often on a rotating basis to ensure adequate coverage of priorities and to promote the internal control of rotation/separation of duties.

Selection Criteria

1. Ability and experience in preparing reports, policies and procedures under broad direction;
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the Local Government Act and the legislative framework within which
3. Council operates;
4. Demonstrated consultative, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to effectively
5. engage and manage the needs and expectations of stakeholders;
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with information of a sensitive nature;
7. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to methodically problem solve;
8. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload in a complex and dynamic environment;
9. Demonstrated experience in leading a team;
10. Demonstrated experience in coordinating expertise in land matters (Permits, Land Sales, Town
11. Planning);
12. Demonstrated experience in the Microsoft suite of products, particularly Word and Excel and the ability to become proficient in Council systems and corporate governance systems, registers and databases.

Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a Business, Policy, Legal or associated discipline or ability to attain.
• Experience in developing policies;
• Practical experience in developing and implementing business improvement activities;
• Sound knowledge of the operations of Queensland Local Government with an appreciation of the political environment, both from an administrative and operational perspective;
• Investigation skills;
• Experience in integrity related issues;
• Advanced computer literacy skills in MS Office programmes; and
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a ‘C’ Class Queensland Drivers Licence or higher is an essential requirement for this position.

Desirable

• Magiq software experience preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package is offered, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fulltime permanent position
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• Uniforms provided.

A position description is available below. Applications close when the position is filled.

To apply please email your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences of the selection criteria and application form to hr@paroo.qld.gov.au For further information please contact the HR Officer on 07 4655 8400.

Please note we can only consider your application if you are eligible to work in Australia.