AddressDepartment: Corporate & Community Team: Governance & Procurement Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time,Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working conditions Salary: Grade 13 - $78,787.57 - $90,009.83 (dependent upon experience) plus 11% Superannuation
About Strathfield Council
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
The Governance & Corporate Support Officer is responsible for delivering day-to-day Governance and Corporate Support operations, ensuring all stakeholders have confidence in and can rely upon the business of Council and that the delivery of our operations are carried out in accordance with the principles of good governance.
This role involves the publishing of Council and Committee Business Papers, Councillor Information Papers, and Audit Committee Papers. The role will involve attending Council meetings, workshops, and other events and to provide support such as taking and finalising of minutes. The successful candidate will have considerable experience in a local government environment or similar.
For further details in relation to this position, please refer to the position description below.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Management, Finance and/or other related area or relevant experience in a similar governance role
- Considerable experience in a local government environment or similar.
- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act and regulations, privacy legislation and public sector administration and Governance policies and legislations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience in creating reports.
- High level of interpersonal skills and have the ability to apply problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills under an objective and consistent framework.
Position Description
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Staff Benefits
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To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions
2. Attach any relevant documentation on the next page before concluding your application.
Applications will need to include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found within the position description.
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 11 June 2024
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups.
