Senior Governance Officer

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Sydney, Liverpool, New South Wales (NSW) Liverpool City Council

Employer:  Liverpool City Council
Job Type:  Permanent Full Time
City:  Sydney, Liverpool
Salary and Benefits:  $104,936.24 - $114,983.30
17/04/2024 22:58



Senior Governance Officers  

2 X Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, days per week

Salary: $104,936.24 - $114,983.30

Applications close: 1 May 2024

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. With a total of 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 coming from different birthplaces, Liverpool is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Governance, the role sits within the Governance, Legal and Procurement Department of Liverpool City Council and is part of the Governance Team.

The role will see you providing governance support and assisting the Head of Governance on a range of complex and routine governance matters. 

Some of your duties will include researching and developing policy on corporate governance, providing independent probity reviews of procurement processes, managing, directing, and handling a diverse and complex range of complaints management activities and determining applications for the release of documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA).

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will be experienced in communicating, consulting and liaising effectively with a range of stakeholders and have demonstrated experience in drafting reports, policies and correspondence and interpreting and apply legislation across a broad range of governance matters.

To be successful in this role, you must have demonstrated experience in governance, with experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:

  • Policy development, implementation and monitoring
  • GIPA and/or Privacy
  • Statutory Compliance and/or Probity
  • Investigations and Complaints Handling
  • Current Class C Drivers Licence
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices, the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice and multi-cultural diversity

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

  • Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
  • Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and at various council offices.
  • Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year)
  • Free parking is available nearby, with the train station a minute walk.
  • Access to a Fitness Passport membership
  • Internal professional Learning and Development

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner on 8711 7765.

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment.  They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council’s short- and long-term objectives. 

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

To view the position description please click here

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

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