Senior Governance Officer

Senior Governance Officer

Permanent Part Time (mandatory paid overtime, hybrid working model)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role

The Governance Unit at Council is seeking a Senior Governance Officer to assist the Coordinator and Manager Governance to coordinate the major activities of the Governance team.

The primary objectives of the position will include:

• Managing, processing and providing leadership in the processing of Freedom of Information and Information Privacy requests;
• Contributing to the council meeting process and the subsequent production of Council meeting agendas and minutes;
• Assisting with producing Council’s CEO’s list and conducting other election activities during Council elections;
• Administering the Councillor Briefing Session process throughout Council; and
• Contributing to, and influencing the quality and good implementation of, good governance practices and legislative compliance throughout the organisation.

About You

To be successful you will need a qualification in civic administration or equivalent OR an alternative qualification with some subsequent relevant experience OR extensive relevant experience in Governance within the Local Government sector. You will also need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience in Freedom of Information legislation, an eye for detail, an interest in and understanding of the intricacies and changes involved in Governance practices in Local Government and a full understanding of the legislative framework in which Local Government operates.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

Hours may vary commensurable with prevailing business unit requirements.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To apply

Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address position specific skills contained in the position description as part of your application.

To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.

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You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 28 June 2024

Further information: Belma Muminovic, 03 8571 1***