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An exciting opportunity presents for an enthusiastic person with suitable experience or transferable skills to join our executive team.
The Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring Council’s governance requirements are met by providing advice and support in relation to legislation, policy development and corporate governance framework to ensure legislative compliance. Other duties include the management of community land, leases, licenses and permits in relation to Council land and/or property, administration of Council delegations and authorised appointments, Council meeting procedures and elected member compliance, as well as supporting the corporate risk and strategic planning functions.
Reporting to the Strategy and Governance Coordinator the successful applicant will require excellent administrative skills, demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of high-level documentation, the ability to research, analyse and interpret legislation and other information, and the ability to liaise and develop key relationships with stakeholders. The Governance Officer will also possess a strong level of initiative, problem solving and professional judgement, ability to manage competing priorities and be responsible for providing a high level of specialised advice, support and corporate governance services across the organisation.