Closes: May 20, 2024
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Director Corporate and Community, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team. The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership, guidance, support and coordination to make sure Council has an effective, robust, and resilient integrity and governance system that complies with legislative requirements, manages risks, prevents fraud and corruption, monitors internal controls, and promotes continuous improvement.
This is a diverse role where you will apply your knowledge of and experience in corporate governance and provide leadership and management to the Service Centre team to so that Council can capture and respond effectively to customer requests in person and electronically, communicates effectively with customers and maintains records in an efficient and compliant manner.
To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description - Manager Governance and Service Centre
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to lead, mentor and motivate a team, to deliver outcomes. You will have a 'can do' problem solving attitude and demonstrated experience in applying legislation and successfully delivering initiative in governance and risk and will hold tertiary qualifications in law, business, public administration, corporate governance or similar.
Are you interested in organisational planning and performance, ethics and integrity? Do you have an eye for detail, strengths with systems thinking? We'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer You
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Council in a permanent position.
With a diverse range of services, you won’t be bored day to day - you’ll enjoy variety and an interesting scope of work.
You’ll be welcomed into a supportive and social environment where every team member is committed to pitching in and helping each other in order for everyone to succeed.
In return for your hard work and dedication, Council is offering a competitive commencing salary of $130,670 negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
You will also have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:
- Flexible working arrangements will be considered for the successful candidate, including compressed working agreements (9-day fortnight).
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual legislated Award Increases
- Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils!)
- Employee Recognition Program
About Uralla Shire Council
Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
