Policy Officer

3 weeks ago


Double Bay, Australia Woollahra Municipal Council Full time

$75,277.56 to $95,272.36 p.a. plus superannuation (pro rata)
- Part-time position - 21 hours, 3 days per week
- Close to public buses and Edgecliff Train Station
- Situated in a modern harbourside office location

**About the role**

Our Governance & Risk team at Woollahra Council is growing and we want you to join us

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Policy Officer to join our team on a part-time basis at Council Chambers, opposite the iconic Redleaf Beach in Double Bay.

Reporting to the Manager Governance & Risk, your main responsibilities will be to provide support by developing and managing our policy register, as well as reviewing and developing policies and procedures and assisting in the drafting of the policies and procedures, templates and undertaking research and development in the policy area.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will bring relevant experience in developing policies and procedures preferably in Local Government. You will possess outstanding organisational skills and enjoy working as part of a team. In return, you will be welcomed by our collaborative team of professionals.

**Essential Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking research and developing policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of key legislation (including the Local Government Act, Government Information (Public Access) Act) and/or the ability to interpret legislation.
- Proven administrative skills, including extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software (in particular Advanced Level Word and Excel).
- Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities and manage deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills with a focus on providing strong customer service.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Awareness and commitment to the principles of Work Health & Safety (WHS), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s corporate values.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Public Administration or a related area.
- Experience in Local Government.
- Previous experience in formal record keeping, including database management and use of an electronic document management system (e.g. HPE Content Manager (Trim)).

**How to apply**
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For further information about the role, please contact Helen Tola, Manager Governance & Risk on 02 9391 7012 during business hours.

**CLOSING DATE: Sunday 6th August 2023**
- Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._
- Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._
- Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._
- We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply._



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