Coordinator Governance

**Job No**:SGSC715***

**Location**:Leongatha****:
**ABOUT US**:
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Full Time Ongoing
- Band 8 - $119,943 + 11.5% super
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a progressive and dynamic Governance Team and to play a key role in the delivery of Council's Good Governance Framework and governance service?

Reporting to the Manager Governance & Integrity, this position will ensure that effective and efficient governance requirements are provided to the organisation while complying with the legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

- Contribute to a contemporary corporate governance environment throughout the organisation by developing and supporting robust governance processes to inform decision making and the achievement of Council objectives.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff to ensure statutory obligations are undertaken in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and any other relevant legislation and regulations.
- Coordinate organisational and legislative performance reporting requirements for the quarterly organisational Performance Report to Council and for Annual Plan/Budget, Departmental Business Plans and Annual Report respectively.
- Coordinate the development of the Council Plan, Annual Plan and Departmental Business Plans
- Coordinate the running of Council meetings and briefing sessions, production of documentation and distribution of agenda and minutes.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful for this fixed term temporary role, you will have:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in developing and leading organisational service planning and reporting
- Experience of governance within a Council or highly regulated environment
- Proven leadership skills and experience
- Proven ability to build rapport and strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience and understanding of Corporate Frameworks and Reporting
- Strong continual improvement and business solution focus

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

**NEXT STEPS**:
Enquiries to: Rhys Matulis, Manager Governance & Integrity on 03 5662 9816.
- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._

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