About the position

Support the Coordinator Integrated Planning and Improvement and Manager of Integrated Planning, Risk and Governance in the coordination of a range of complex systems in relation to management of governance, business improvement, risk, integrated planning, internal audit, communications and policy management. This position will support the management of Council Business and Reporting and report to the Coordinator Integrated Planning and Improvement.

About us

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and is committed to employee welfare and development.

This is a 12 month Parental Leave Term Contract. Council may give notice of the termination of your Term Contract prior to the expiration of the maximum term if there are material changes to the circumstances, such as the substantive holder of the position returning to work at an earlier date. This role has a salary range of $68,571 - $71,395 per annum based on demonstrated competencies, plus 9.5% superannuation. To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Communications, Public Administration, Business) or equivalent.
• High level computer literacy with significant experience and confidence in the use data base and analytics
• High level communication skills, written and interpersonal, analytical skills, numeracy and ability to assess complex reports.
• Display a strategic understanding of issues and how key stakeholders affect Council undertakings.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Developed key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website, or contact Melissa Cleary, Coordinator Integrated Planning & Improvement on 0438213951.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Unfortunately, an unfinished application can’t be retrieved to finish at a later date. Please keep your responses concise.
2. Attach your Resume and a covering letter where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted. 

Applications close on 21 April 2020.

Please note that Interviews will be held via Online Video Chat.