Address Randstad is a preferred supplier for a number of Local Government councils and has a variety of temporary and Permanent arrangements available. These positions span various departments, including administration, customer service, planning, and community development. Positions range from all levels, catering to candidates with diverse skill sets and experience levels. Role: Governance Officer Level 4 Salary opportunity: This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of $79,105 - $92,020 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation. About the role: Reporting to the Coordinator of Governance and Risk, the Governance Officer (Council Support) will be responsible for providing administrative support across Council and Committees, including concept forums and related processes. Key responsibilities:
Conducts or assists in performance reviews of agency functions and programs to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Coordinate and manage projects in terms of process, management and delivery towards achieving policy outcomes.
Monitor project performance against agreed indicators. Share lessons learnt from project evaluation.
Attendance at Council, Committee, and other relevant meetings to provide
administrative support and coordination, including minute taking.
Coordinate the preparation and distribution of agendas and minutes for meetings of Council, Committees, and other relevant meeting.
Update Council registers including attendance lists, meeting summaries, gift registers, financial interest register, primary and annual returns, and Councillor training.
Coordinate Council support including public question and address requests.
Prioritise and monitor correspondence for Elected Members, identifying matters requiring immediate attention.
Develop and maintain systems and business processes for high-quality administrative support.
Provide administrative advice to Elected Members and staff on relevant legislation.
Assist with the conduct and administration of local government elections.
Desired requirements:
Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a Local Government Governance, or other local government statutory related administrative role, or equivalent administrative
experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner
Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, integrity, and problem-solving skills.
Sound knowledge and skills in application of Microsoft Office, including word processing and database skills.
Current National Police Certificate.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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