Principal Council Governance Officer

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Job Title:  Principal Council Governance Officer 
Job Grade / Classification:  Clerk Grade 9/10
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time
Duration: ASAP up to 6 months
Location:  Nowra
 
• Use your experience with policy initiatives and programs to strengthen the governance of Local Councils
• Be a senior member of a high-performing team with a wealth of experience and expertise
• Work as part of a diverse and flexible organisation in a relaxing South Coast location
 
Agency overview
The Office of Local Government is focussed on strengthening the local government sector across NSW. The Office works collaboratively with the local government sector and other stakeholders to implement solutions that will support councils to deliver the services and infrastructure that their communities need, both now and into the future.

The Office is part of the Planning and Environment Cluster and located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW.

For more information on the NSW South Coast https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast
 
About the Role:
The Principal Council Governance Officer is responsible for delivering, monitoring and evaluating diverse and innovative policy initiatives and/or programs to strengthen the governance of councils.
 
• Provide timely, high quality advice to councils on best practice governance and compliance
• Communicate and establish effective partnerships with councils and other key stakeholders
• Undertake strategic planning and reporting to inform policy decision making
 
Essential requirements:
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent, relevant professional experience and training.
• Knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of government, its operating environment and governing legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of councils’ operating environment and governing legislation.
 
To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:
• Experience with understanding and interpreting government legislation.

Please read the following documents prior to preparing your application:
• Role description
• Application Guide
• Applying for a role in the NSW public sector

Job Notes:
A Recruitment Pool may be established for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from the Planning and Environment Cluster and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period.  

To Apply: 
Complete all the questions in the online application. Two of the questions will require you to provide specific examples from your experience (4000-character limit per question). These questions are shown below. Do not address these in your cover letter.
 
Q1. Please outline a policy initiative that you have worked to develop and/or deliver. How did you manage the necessary priorities and deadlines to ensure effective implementation of this policy?
 
Q2. Please describe a time when you were required to develop a working relationship with a challenging stakeholder. What challenges did you face and what strategies did you implement to facilitate the partnership?  
 
The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. Refer to the role description for details about the capabilities and the associated behavioural indicators. The role description also lists the essential role requirements.
 
Our commitment to diversity:
The Office of Local Government values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with a disability.

Applications Close: Sunday 22 July at 11:59pm.
 
Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Gibbs (02) 4428 4174 (or [email protected]). If you have any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Ashlee Chuter (02) 9585 6105.