Governance & Corporate
Planning Specialist
SCONE
Permanent Full
Time – 35 Hours per week
The role:
In this key position,
you will coordinate and deliver high-level strategic advice, business
support, and planning activities across Council. A key focus of the role is
leading Council's strategic planning responsibilities, including stewardship
of the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework, and ensuring
the timely preparation, facilitation, and delivery of Council's statutory
reports and documents.
You will oversee
Council's governance functions to enhance compliance whilst ensuring
efficiency in Council's processes. This includes providing comprehensive
advice to Council staff and Councilors to ensure they are equipped to
perform their roles efficiently and in alignment with legislative
requirements.
The role also delivers
expert services and guidance across risk management, policy development,
audit, compliance, insurance, and Freedom of Information.
What's on Offer:
- $ – $ per 35-hour week + 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression
- 20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Salary sacrifice options
- Generous uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program
What we need from you:
To be
successful in this role, you will bring:
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience, such as a tertiary qualification in governance, economics, law, business, or a related discipline, or extensive experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and operational context in which councils operate.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in risk management principles - including fostering a positive risk culture - and corporate governance, with demonstrated capability in overseeing related frameworks.
- Proven ability to meet compliance obligations while delivering practical, business-focused outcomes that add value to the organisation.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, enabling professional and effective engagement with colleagues, stakeholders, Elected Members, and the community.
About
us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our
employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community.
We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community.
Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff,
which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all
people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing
efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community
safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.
Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire
encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All
great places to live and work, come and see for yourself
Closing Date:
Monday 15 December 2025
Job
Description:
To view this Job Description click here
Enquiries
and Further Information
Give Greg McDonald – General Manager a call
on or e-mail to discuss this opportunity.
How
to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria
addressed online by the closing date by clicking "Apply for this job" or
through Council's website –
We welcome
candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our
workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse
communities to join Council.
Council will
provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the
recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require
adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment
process, please advise via or to
discuss.