Murwillumbah, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
This role supports Council’s governance functions by providing expert advice on policies, delegations, privacy, conflict of interest and maintaining a range of governance registers. It is also responsible for managing access to information applications under theGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
About The Role
Advise on corporate policies and ensure legislative compliance.Maintain governance registers and provide related guidance.Manage access to information applications under theGovernment Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Assist with complaints, privacy matters, and unreasonable conduct governance reporting, delegations and records management.
What's On Offer
Permanent, Full-time position at Tweed Shire Councila base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super70 hour, 9 day fortnighttraining and development opportunitiesflexible work options for a healthy work/life balancegenerous employment conditions (we have too many to list -click herefor more).
We Are Seeking
Holds a relevant diploma or has equivalent professional experience in governance or a related field.Demonstrates strong experience providing governance advice and supporting governance frameworks.Possesses solid, contemporary knowledge of governance practices and legislative requirements.Has proven capability in managing access to information requests and applying the relevant excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare reports, collaborate effectively, influence stakeholders, and develop practical solutions.
About Us
Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.Join anemployer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where It's Located
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position Closes
Tuesday 7 April at12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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Pre-Employment Screening
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application willnotbe considered).Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
Have your Resume document ready to go.Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?Do you hold a relevant qualification or professional experience in governance or related field? Provide details.What experience do you have processing access to information requests under relevant legislation?Describe your experience providing advice on governance related matters? This can include providing guidance on policy or legislative compliance, delegations, managing conflicts of interest or other governance related how you effectively manage time and competing priorities in a busy environment, including balancing legislative deadlines (or other key timeframes) and urgent tasks and emails.How have your communication skills helped you work with stakeholders (internal or external) to solve problems or achieve results?
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UnitGovernanceJob GradeJG6IndustryGovernanceEmployment TypeFull-time
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