Governance Officer
South Eastern City Council offering opportunity to work full time within their Governance team.
Summary about this job
Policy, Planning & Regulation
Company: Hays Policy & Strategy
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $86,000 per annum plus super
Phone: +61-3-9080-6985
Fax: +61-2-3350-8879
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Detail information about job Governance Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Exciting opportunity available
- Full time role
- Modern, South Eastern City Council
South Eastern City Council offering opportunity to work full time within their Governance team.
Your new company
This Local Government organisation, based in the South East suburbs of Melbourne, is seeking a full time Governance Officer. An immediate start to working in a fantastic working environment is available for a successful applicant.
Your new role
Your new role will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Action the expansive range of Governance duties, servicing key Council committees, all relevant meetings of council and maintain statutory registers.
- Assemble and distribute minutes and agenda from council meetings, inclusive of after hours meetings
- Action applications made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Information Privacy Act 2000
- Manage critical stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally
- Give key administration support to the Governance Manager to maintain high standards of service
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong written and verbal skills with proficiency in presentations and web based communications including preparation of reports, agendas and minutes
- Shown capacity to manage confidential information and sensitive issues within a political environment
- Microsoft Office suite, plus moderate computer software and systems experience including agenda and minutes management systems, TRIM Records Management systems, Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Experience within Local Government or relevant government
What you'll get in return
The chance to join a collaborative, tight knit, hardworking team, as a governance officer you will be responsible for maintaining a culture of good governance on a full time basis, working within a well respected council.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, send an up-to-date copy of your CV, in word form to [email protected] or call 03 9604 9507.
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