Mayoral and Governance Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Perth, Australia HAYS Full time

Mayoral and Governance Support Officer

**Your new company**

This local government is a vibrant and inclusive community located just minutes from the Perth CBD and are looking for a Mayoral and Governance Support officer to join their team. They're passionate about creating and supporting a sustainable, liveable community. They're committed to providing exceptional services to their residents and working in partnership with local businesses and community groups. As an employee of this entity, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people who live, work and play in their community.

**Your new role**

The Governance and Strategy service area leads and supports the organisation’s strategic focus, guided by the community’s vision. The area facilitates the processes that enable public decisions to be made and public actions to be carried out.
- Provide professional administrative and secretarial support to the Mayor.
- Arrange meetings and appointments as required for Mayor and attend meetings where required to take notes.
- Undertake research and assist in the completion of special projects for the Mayor.
- Liaise as necessary with Members of Parliament, Members of Councils, Government Departments and the general community.
- Coordinate the Council’s meeting process - scheduling Council Briefings, Council Meetings, Annual Electors Meetings and Special Council meetings, organising catering, facilitating meeting room set-up, and ensuring proposed amendments and supporting documents are provided to Council prior to the meeting.
- Coordinate the organisation, compilation and distribution of Council and Committee meeting agendas, minutes and their associated documents.
- Attend Council and Committee and other meetings as required in a governance capacity to facilitate minute-taking and meeting processes.
- Assist with the maintenance of Council-related registers.
- Assist with the primary and annual returns process ensuring that these returns are completed in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.
- Provide support for the administrative requirements of the Local Government Elections process as required.

**What you'll need to succeed**

The position requires thorough working knowledge and experience of administration skills gained through suitable diploma or certificate qualifications or from on the job training and experience.
- The ability to provide a specialised governance, and meeting and service area secretariat service.
- Maintain the qualities and standards required in governance matters.
- Support the Mayor to ensure work is done within general guidelines with some level of discretionary decision-making.
- An understanding of contemporary corporate and/or local government meeting procedures and practices
- Have the ability to meet strict deadlines whilst managing competing priorities.
- Sound research, analytical and stakeholder liaison skills.
- Proven time management, organisation skills and attention to detail in governance matters.
- Ability to produce accurate and high quality Council documentation.
- Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office suite, and other relevant programs.

**What you'll get in return**
- Temporary assignment, starting ASAP and finishing up roughly in July 2024.
- Local Government Award Level 7
- Work just minutes away from Perth CBD
- Work as part of a vibrant organisation that offers the opportunity to make a difference

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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