Administration with a twist of insurance and law

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a high level of support to Council’s Governance Department. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver a high level of administrative support to the Governance function of Council to ensure successful completion of key deliverables and legislative and regulatory requirements are met
• Accurate and efficient data input and records management using a range of Council databases and software
• Maintain the policy and delegation registers to ensure staff have access to updated/required documentation when required
• Contribute to the review and development of Council’s Governance framework and the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
• Provide assistance in insurance claim processing as required and assist with the management of Council’s insurance portfolio in order to minimise cost and risk exposure
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives

We are looking for 

A critical thinker with an interest in local government, the legal system and/or insurance. You can work well within a team or autonomously and have an exceptional eye for detail. You will have demonstrated administrative experience and a positive attitude that will help you to adapt well to change. You are comfortable with being flexible to suit a rapidly changing environment. 

We are seeking someone who has:

• Certificate III Business Administration or equivalent OR experience in a related environment
• Class C Driver Licence

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $65,832 to $75,706 pa + 11% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 7 July 2024

Contact: Kate Allder-Conn, Governance Coordinator - 0474 906 697 (during business hours)

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

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1. Please review the Role Description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
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5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.