Manager Governance, Integrity and Risk

• A varied and challenging role will provide high level support to the Executive Leadership Team and Councilors
• Competitive Annual salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on their qualifications and skills. Plus,12% superannuation 
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Manager Governance, Integrity and Risk

Remuneration: Annual salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant based on their qualifications and skills. Plus, 12% superannuation 

Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

What we are looking for:

Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead the Governance Team. This role provides oversight for a range of functions, and as such is responsible and accountable for the leadership, management, and balance of both strategic and operational delivery. This role reports to the Director Corporate Services and must demonstrate behaviours that are in alignment with Council values and transparency in the way work is performed and delivered.

Provide a high level of support to the Executive Leadership Team and Councillors on governance related matters, including managing Administrative Action Complaints, Public Interest Disclosures (external), Councillor complaints, right to information and information privacy activities.

Coordinate identified corporate wide processes including Corporate Plan development, Operational Plan, Annual Report, Business Continuity Plan, internal audit function, internal audit committee meetings, enterprise risk management, insurances and disaster management planning and responses.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge of Queensland’s Local Government Act 2009 and other relevant legislative requirements including providing advice to senior executive management on such matters.
• Experience in Disaster Management protocols and best practice approaches.
• Demonstrated record in managing multi-disciplinary teams and staff performance management.
• Demonstrated high level communication (interpersonal, oral and written) skills with a proven ability to effectively consult, negotiate and resolve conflict in order to influence or enable change while building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive workplace culture, while developing individuals and maximising performance through effective individual and team management.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in managing cultural, structural and procedural change in a large complex organisation.
• Demonstrated record of articulating and driving the implementation of strategies that align with organisational vision and purpose, including the ability to develop and management strategic systems and processes.
• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated record of exercising sound business acumen in corporate governance areas including financial and contract management, project management, risk management and benefits realisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of corporate and operational planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders across the organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy development.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained

Essential Requirements: 

• Ensure all legislative timelines and requirements are met regarding corporate and operational planning.
• Meet all statutory requirements regarding Administrative Action Complaints, Public Interest Disclosures, CCC responses etc.
• Ensure Council and Senior Staff are kept informed of legislative requirements and amendments.
• Ensure that the organisation is disaster management prepared.
• Ensure that the operations of the internal audit function and the internal audit committee provide timely recommendations to Council.
• Continually review the risk profile of Council and coordinate application of appropriate risk treatments.
• Manage oversight of insurance claims.
• Provide up to date delegations register.
• Manage policy and procedure development and reviews.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks.
• Manage complaint process for Councillors, Ombudsman, Crime and Corruption Commission
• Meet KPIs for position, including management of budget.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Director of Corporate Services Mr. David Lewis via email ***********@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0*** or email *********@gympie.qld.gov.au

 What we offer?

• ten-day fortnight/flexible work hours
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

 Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

 Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

 Keen to apply -Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 9th June 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.