Governance Coordinator

About the Role
The Governance Coordinator role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the dynamic Governance Team, ensuring the seamless delivery of services and projects that enhance Council's governance framework. As a permanent, full-time role, you will work 35 hours per week, supervising, leading and guiding a dedicated team of governance professionals to fulfil Governance, Compliance, Policy and other statutory requirements of the Council.

Reporting directly to the Manager - Business Assurance & Risk, the focus of the role is to:

• Oversee the provision of an effective Secretariat for the coordination of the calling, conducting and completion of Council and Committee meeting business and decision making of the Council and advise on governance issues relevant to Local Government and Council.
• Manage the processing of and make determinations for applications made under the NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, to ensure Council's compliance.
• Ensure processes and protocols are in place to effectively coordinate and monitor the organization's compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures are regularly updated

This role does require occasional overtime and work in the evenings to assist and attend Council & Committee meetings.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications at a minimum Certificate IV in a relevant discipline and/or substantial demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Experience in Local Government
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of legislation and policy frameworks related to organisational governance. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and guide a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

How to Apply
Contact: Sara McMahon - Manager - Business Assurance & Risk - 02 4429 3268

Applications Close: Monday 19 May 2025 (at midnight)

You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold, taking care to address each of the primary purposes of the role outlined above
3. Briefly describe your experience in supervising and supporting teams, how do you monitor, guide and support to ensure requirements and objectives are consistently met?
4. Outline 2 significant governance challenges facing Local Government today. What skills do you hold that could be utilised to address these challenges?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including study assistance
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace