Governance Officer
Governance Officer
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$ 1406 - 1679
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Job Description
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of 240000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Governance team sits within the Governance and Risk Directorate and are focused on delivering effective education across the organisation with regard to procurement and governance processes and partnering with various units to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.
The team are responsible for the delivery of Access to Information (GIPA) services planning and executing citizenship ceremonies policy and delegation management providing administrative support to Council and various committees providing governance advice ensuring that Council procurement activities are in accordance with legislation and guidelines delivering robust tender processes and ensuring all contracts are managed effectively.
The Governance Officer ensures that a high level of administration support is provided with regard to the planning and delivery of all Council meetings. The role provides administrative support to committees where required and also assists with duties within the Governance department and Corporate Services where required.
The successful applicant will require:
- Relevant business administration qualifications or the equivalent experience in a similar role
- Ability to assist in the timely completion of meeting agenda papers for Council and Committee meetings to a strict schedule in liaison with senior Council officials
- Proven organisational and meeting planning skills with meeting legislative deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with high attention to detail
- High level knowledge and working experience with corporate systems such as MS office TRIM or TechnologyOne ECM Electronic Document Management Systems
- Knowledge and understanding of meeting procedures
- Superior word processing and keyboard skills including the ability to work under pressure and take live minutes in Council and Committee meetings.
- Working with Children Check.
Download the position description herefor more information.
About this role:
- Permanent fulltime position
- 70hour fortnight
- Access to Councils 9day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
- Located at Councils Merrylands office and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations
Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 9 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1406.14 to $1679.17 per week plus 11.5 superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role
What youll need to have for this role:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for preemployment checks required for the position including attending a physical preemployment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID19 Vaccination Procedure.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five 5 days leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five 5 years (where applicable)
- Three 3 additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT US
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in childrelated employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.
ENQUIRIES
Contact Carol Karaki Manager Governanceonor for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 27 March 2025
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
