Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailNot Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Directorate Legal & Civic
Section Governance & Procurement
Team Governance & Procurement
Employment Status Permanent
Employment Arrangement Fulltime 35 hours per week with access to Councils Agile Work Policy
Salary Remuneration Agreement with access to a Vehicle Allowance
About Strathfield Council
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydneys Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46000 residents which is growing at 2.53 annually. Based on NSW Government projections the population will increase to over 80000 by 2036.
About the Role
The Manager Governance & Procurement is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for Councils governance strategic procurement Council meetings business papers councillor support and internal audit functions.
This role will oversee the development and implementation of Councils policy framework ensuring appropriate delegations are established and maintained in line with statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will drive the implementation and ongoing improvement of organisational controls and administrative procedures to support best practice service delivery in alignment with good governance principles legislative obligations and Councils Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
Youll also be responsible for:
For further details in relation to this position please refer to the position description below.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
Position Description
To review this position description for this role please click here.
Staff Benefits
To see a list of Council Staff Benefits please clickhere. To view Councils Agile Work Policy please clickhere.
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application
Shortlisting
Shortlisting will occur in two phases:
Phase 1: Candidates will be initially assessed to determine suitability for progression to Phase 2.
Phase 2: Selected candidates will be invited to complete an activity prior to being considered for final shortlisting. This will involve completing a task and recording a short video presentation outlining their response.
The total time commitment for this activity is expected to be approximately 30 minutes.
The outcome of this phase will determine progression to the interview stage.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Kristy Watts via
Applications Close at11:59pm Thursday 11 May 2025
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender age ethnicity cultural background faith disability or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally diverse backgrounds young people older workers people with disabilities LGBTIQA and other minority groups.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time