AddressSenior Advisor Governance
Grade: Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary range: $120,859-$133,183 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Parramatta or Sydney with occasional to travel to Gosford as need.
In-office requirement: This role requires working from the office 3-4 days a week.
Applications Close: Tuesday 9th July 2024 [at 9:59am]
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Governance and Executive Services Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and delivery of key governance practice areas, as well as the implementation of a secretariat framework. This is a newly created role that will report into the Executive Officer to the A/Deputy Secretary of SafeWork NSW. A primary focus of this role is to provide high-level secretariat support to the SafeWork Executive leadership team, ensuring efficient and effective executive services and governance practices.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintain accurate records to ensure current and relevant information is available.
- Executive Services: Provide high-level secretariat support to the SafeWork Executive leadership team, including preparing agendas, minutes, and action items for
- Strategic Contributions: Prepare committee papers, briefings, and reports with analysis and recommendations on governance activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Negotiate and influence outcomes, manage issues, and develop trust within the team to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Industry Awareness: Stay informed of relevant issues, policy obligations, industry trends, and opportunities to recommend innovative solutions that optimise outcomes and contribute to a best practice governance function.
Key Challenges:
- Balancing Priorities: Maintain momentum on long-term projects while responding to daily priorities.
- Adaptability: Be responsive and resilient in a changing environment with competing demands.
- Stakeholder Management: Deliver outcomes in an environment with heavy reliance on input and approval from multiple stakeholders.
About you:
You could be a great fit for this role if you:
- Possess outstanding organisational and time management skills.
- Thrive in a busy work environment with the ability to use critical thinking skills
- Pride yourself on attention to detail and possess the ability to meet deadlines.
- Have the ability to adapt and be fluid with work style.
- Have strong written communication skills and be a confident decision maker.
- Demonstrated effective decision-making capability.
- Experience providing high-level secretariat support to executive teams.
What we need from you:
To start your journey towards joining us, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $120,859 base plus superannuation
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Closing Date: Tuesday 9th July 2024 [at 9:59am]
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