Governance And Legal Support Officer

Date Posted: 29/05/2024
Applications Close: 13/06/2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Fixed Term(Three Years) | Full-time | 76 Hrs Per Fortnight

12.5%Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (9 DayFortnight) | P remium RecquaticMembership

This positionis classified as a PACS Band 6 ($83,004 – 88,996 p.a as at 01July 2024) under the City of Kwinana’s structuredremuneration system.

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What’s OnOffer
A rare and rewardingopportunity exists for a highly capable individual to join our busyGovernance and Legal department at the City of Kwinana. This is afull-time position reporting to the Manager Governance and Legaland working alongside a superstar team. The successful candidatewill be responsible for providing high-quality legal and governancesupport across a range of areas relating to the City’s corebusiness, with particular focus in supporting the areas ofgovernance, risk, procurement and property relatedmatters.

WhatYou’ll Need To make an impact asour new Governance and Legal Support Officer you willhave…

• Demonstrated experiencein local government governance, risk and compliance relatedfunctions.
• Familiarity withinterpreting legislation with a good understanding of thelegislative framework governing Local Governments in WesternAustralia.
• Demonstrated ability toundertake research, problem solve complex issues, and developclear and concise briefing notes and discussion papers withsupporting recommendations.
• Demonstrated experiencein drafting and reviewing legal documents such as leases andcontracts.
• Highlydeveloped communication skills, with the ability to workcollaboratively across the organisation to build strong workingrelationships.
• Abilityto autonomously manage competing demands and meet stricttimeframes in a busy environment.
• Strongcomputer literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office suiteof products and web-based software.
• Demonstrated experiencein developing policies and local laws (desirable).
• Aqualification in law or working towards(desirable).
• CurrentDriver’s Licence.

What’s In ItFor You? At the City of Kwinana youwill enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexibleworking arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from acollaborative team environment.

Other perksinclude, but are not limited to…

• Competitive salary plus12.5% superannuation.
• A robustemployee wellness program with initiatives designed to supportemployees' physical and mental wellbeing.
• Agenerous Celebration and Recognition Policy foremployees.
• Theopportunity for flexible working arrangements.
• Careerdevelopment, training opportunities and studysupport.
• PremiumKwinana Recquatic Centre membership.

WantTo Know More?
For moreinformation relating to the position, please contact Russell Mark,Manager Governance and Legal on 9439 0218.

To beconsidered for this position applicants must submit astatement addressing the above criteria giving specificexamples in no more than two (2) pages, along with your coverletter and resume.

WhatAre You Waiting For? If you suspectthis role might just be the one you’ve been searching for -don’t delay.
Applynow!

We lookforward to hearing from you.

Apply online:

Applications close:5.00 PM, Thursday 13 June 2024.

The Cityof Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to theclosing date, and will not accept or consider lateapplications.

TheCity of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a uniquework force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginalpeople, people living with disability or people from differentcultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strivesto be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at thecentre of everything we do. As such, all employees play animportant role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring theyprovide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal ofzero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-freeenvironment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions ofemployment are in accordance with the City’s currentEnterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact ourRecruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.

Pleasenote: As part of the City’s recruitment process, theselected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employmentmedical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.

Attachments:
- Application Pack for Advertised Vacancies.PDF
- Position Description - Office of the CEO - Governance and Legal Support Officer.pdf
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