Head of Governance
5 days ago
About usAt Penrith City Council we are passionate about people. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. You can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:A range of flexible work arrangements18 weeks paid maternity leaveHealth and wellbeing leave15 days personal leaveSignificant financial and leave support for undertaking further educationDiverse salary packagingAnd much much moreGovernance departmentGovernance delivers a range of programs and services including the provision of governance advice and the delivery of governance awareness initiatives, administrative support to Councillors, management of internal databases and Council records, supervising business paper preparation and minute taking, undertaking research on best practice governance and supporting Councils internal stakeholders.About the roleAs the Head of Governance you will manage the operations of Council’s Governance Print Services and Information Management teams and provide complex advice to the Mayor, General Manager and Councillors on a variety of matters.Essential criteriaDegree qualifications in a relevant discipline applicable to the roleA minimum of five years relevant management experienceA comprehensive knowledge of administration and governance services records managementDemonstrated understanding of and expertise in current practices policy directions and priorities relating to delivering the services of the Office of the General ManagerHighly developed conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to identify emerging issues trends and risks and impacts and the expertise to resolve complex operational program and service delivery issuesDemonstrated advanced negotiation and influencing skills. The ability to create consensus, resolve disputes and broker agreement to proposals and ideasDesirable criteriaA sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations with previous experience working in local government.SalarySalary ranges from $196,312.00 to $227,237.00 per annum plus 12% Superannuation. The amount will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.This position comes with a Motor Vehicle arrangement which will be discussed with the preferred candidate; however it is not a condition of employment.Employment typeFull-TimeApplication informationApplicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.Completed applications must be received by 11:55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.For further information about the position please contact Sharne Peake Executive Officer.Council is a Child Safe Organisation – for more information about this please see our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Penrith, United Kingdom Job Details Full timeAbout usAt Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. You can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:A range of...
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Head of Governance
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