Governance Officer

  • Part time, On-going
  • Band 6 – $84,113 pro-rata, per annum + 11.5% superannuation

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

You will prepare, produce, collate and distribute Council agendas and minutes for ordinary and extraordinary meetings of Council, and key Council committees and/or reference groups using electronic agenda management software and ensure compliance with Council’s statutory obligations under the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation in relation with a focus on governance, information and data access and privacy.

Our ideal candidate:

  • Sound understanding of corporate governance, public administration, and related functions in local government setting.
  • Well-developed understanding of how legislation and regulations operate in a local government context.
  • Knowledge of the Local Government Act and relevant legislation.
  • Well-developed analytical and investigative skills.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

  • Hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home.
  • Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight)
  • Negotiated start and finish times.
  • Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

  • 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
  • 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
  • Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
  • Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
  • Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
  • Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
  • Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations.
  • Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

  • Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
  • Access to study leave.
  • On the job training.

And the bonuses:

  • Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
  • 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum “Christmas bonus”.
  • Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Amanda Tingay, Director People & Governance on 5795 0000.

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Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 9am, Monday 14 October 2024.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

 

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