Address
Form of work
Salary
Our aspiration is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services we provide to our diverse and spirited community. Since the 2022 flood events, Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community, to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far, and today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore.
We #backlismore careers and embraces those who bring fresh perspectives and unique talents, making our journey toward greater success all the more vibrant and rewarding.
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Governance Officer to join our Governance team. In this permanent position you'll be working alongside a small and dedicated team that are experts in providing our organisation with governance advice and developing robust frameworks. You'll be working full time, 70 hours per fortnight and will primarily be based at our Corporate Centre in Goonellabah.
What we can offer you
- Attractive salary from $76,604 to $88,095 plus superannuation
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
What we trust you to deliver
- Demonstrated experience in complex report writing and policy development
- Proven high degree of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, flexibility and comfort working with ambiguity while driving towards clarity and solutions
- Sound understanding and practical application of statutory requirements of various Acts, regulations and guidelines relevant to the position
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with peers to ensure consistency in the achievement of organisation objectives (multi-skilling, information and resource sharing)
What you'll need to be successful
- Be outcome focused with the ability to prioritise and schedule work to meet deadlines
- Have personal integrity and take responsibility
- Be able to solve problems using logic and a common sense approach
We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us. If you are looking to transition your career within Council or eager to acquire new skills and professional development in this role, we would like to hear from you.
Please review the position description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.
Applications close on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 9am.
Additional details
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Christine Cotterill, Governance and Risk Manager, on 02 6625 0***.
Prior to employment, a series of pre-employment evaluations may include but not limited to; health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments and reference checks.
Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, flexible, and accessible workplace that mirrors the community we serve. We are also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.
