Governance and Access to Information Officer

Governance and Access to Information Officer

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Description

• Utilise your GIPA expertise in one of the largest Councils in NSW
• Work in a supportive and customer focused team
• Work/ Life Balance - 9-Day fortnight with flexible/ hybrid working arrangements available
• 2x permanent full time positions
  
  

Central Coast NSW, New South Wales

Description

Do you have a passion for governance and providing exception customer service? Do you love to use your specialist knowledge to make recommendations? We are currently searching for two new Governance and Access to Information Officers and if you have these skills then this is your chance to rewrite the future with us

• Utilise your GIPA expertise in one of the largest Councils in NSW
• Work in a supportive and customer focused team
• Work/ Life Balance - 9-Day fortnight with flexible/ hybrid working arrangements available
• 2x permanent full time positions
  
  

About The Role

The role of Governance and Access to Information Officer is responsible for the provision of guidance, advice and support to staff in relation to Governance matters including, but not limited to, the management of Central Coast Council (CCC) policies, staff delegations, Code of Conduct, Legislative Compliance Registers and providing public access to Council information in accordance with the Governance Information (Public Access) Act.

Reporting to the Section Manager Governance, this role will see you provide professional customer service to the public and internal staff whilst providing public access to documents in accordance with relevant legislation. In addition, you will be tasked with using your specialist knowledge to make determinations, recommendations and preparing correspondence in relation to the processing of document access applications.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• a Certificate III qualification in Business Administration, Recordkeeping or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
• the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff and the public
• knowledge of local government legislation and the structure, process and functions of local government
• experience in interpreting and applying the GIPA Act and relevant PPIP Act in a public sector environment, including the preparation of documents and correspondence for determinations and reviews
• experience dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
  
  

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other Important Information

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $76.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $89.1k per year on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
• We have a two permanent full-time roles available.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.
  
  

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra Benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other Extras Include

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships.
  
  

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more?

The contact person for this role is Sharon McLaren, Section Manager Governance. You can contact Sharon on 0437 580 018.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 7 September 2025.

To download our Privacy Statement click here.

Location

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

How To Apply

We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council.

By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide in this application is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.

You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, employment history and an Australian Federal Police Check, as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.

You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

To Lodge Your Application, Please Follow These Steps

• Answer the on-line questions shown below.
• Attach your resume
• Attach your qualifications and licences.
  
  

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here.

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

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