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Form of workAbout Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.3 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Governance Advisor to join our Governance and Information Services Team. As a Governance Advisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, effectiveness and compliance of our governance practices. You’ll deliver high quality governance services to Council’s internal and external stakeholders to fulfil Council’s statutory and internal governance requirements and objectives – all the while contributing to the delivery of quality services to our community.
On a typical day this role will:
- Provide expert advice and guidance on governance matters to internal and external customers.
- Respond to applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 1993.
- Manage insurance claims made to Council’s insurer.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of governance practices with Council objectives and priorities.
- Assist in the management of effective governance and compliance frameworks and systems.
Key Accountabilities Include:
- Manage and maintain Council’s framework for administering its responsibilities under GIPA and PPIPA.
- Develop, review and provide advice on Governance related policies, procedures, plans and codes.
- Provide advice and promote awareness of delegations.
- Assist with obtaining initial legal advice to all divisions of Council, in particular in relation to governance and compliance legislation.
- Provide support for the processing of public interest disclosures and code of conduct complaints.
- Prepare Council reports, submissions, briefing papers, policies, and correspondence on governance matters.
- Coordinate and support council meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- A degree in Business Administration, Management, Law or related field/s.
- Previous demonstrated experience in a governance role within a Local Government organisation or similar public sector environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and standards governing Local Government operations in New South Wales.
- Expertise in insurance claims management will be highly regarded.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret and apply complex legal and policy frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs and workshops on governance-related topics would be advantageous.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:
- A permanent, full-time position.
- 35 hour work week with monthly RDO’s.
- Weekly salary of $1,666.61 to $1,875.79 (plus 11% superannuation).
- A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday 26 June 2024
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Have questions? Please contact Vicki Thomas – Procurement Manager for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
