Senior Governance Lead

1 month ago

Parramatta Park, Queensland, Australia City of Parramatta Full time

The City of Parramatta is undergoing rapid transformation as it evolves into a Global City. This period of growth and investment presents a unique opportunity for Council, its partners, and the community to shape the City's future and ensure it remains culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the Role

This Senior Governance position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of Council's governance processes, including compliance with legislative requirements, management of delegations, and public access to information under the GIPA and privacy legislation.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Governance Officers, oversee the review and alignment of governance policies, manage large-scale governance projects, and provide expert advice on governance-related matters. Additionally, the position is responsible for statutory reviews, stakeholder liaison, and ensuring Council's compliance with risk management frameworks while promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain an effective compliance and delegations framework that supports the governance of Council
  • Manage the review and alignment of governance policies and procedures, providing guidance on service improvements arising from policy reviews
  • Oversee access to information applications under GIPA and lead internal reviews, analysis, and processing of applications
  • Maintain relevant databases, reporting systems, registers, and publicly available information
  • Consult and liaise with external stakeholders
  • Lead and manage the Governance Team, engaging cross-functional stakeholders to deliver services and achieve optimal outcomes from governance activities

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Degree qualifications in business, policy, or local government discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in governance management, preferably in local government or a similar environment
  • Extensive knowledge of the Government Information (Public Access) Act and other legislation related to information provision and protection
  • Ability to work effectively in a politically sensitive environment
  • Proven research and analytical skills
  • Possession of high interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and stakeholder management

What We Offer

We are offering an attractive salary range of $125,996.69 to $138,699.50, plus 11.5% superannuation.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A range of flexible work arrangements, including hybrid WFH options
  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • A central location in Parramatta, with public transport readily available and discounted parking
  • Significant leave benefits, including up to 12 days of flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days of sick/personal leave, and 2 days of health and wellbeing leave per year
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs

We Value Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Parramatta is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invite candidates from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, and experiences to apply. We strive to make reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace environment.

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