Governance Project Officer

**Full-time, two-year fixed term position****:

- **Band 6 from $82,922.84 to $89,577.28 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)****:

- **Opportunity for a talented governance and compliance professional to contribute to a dynamic team***

**City of Ballarat**

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people.

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Coordinator Risk, Governance and Compliance, this position partners with business units within the City of Ballarat as well as members of the community to identify and implement business improvement projects to ensure efficient and effective governance and statutory compliance functions and processes. A key focus of the role is a review and governance improvement project in relation to Council’s committees and boards, to ensure they are functioning efficiently and effectively. Working in a dynamic and varied environment with a collaborative and fun team as well as directly with the community, as we support the delivery of good governance to the City of Ballarat.

**About You**

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative individual with well-developed expertise in governance, compliance, and/or board management. You are well-known for your ability to communicate and partner with stakeholders to gain cooperation and achieve outcomes. You have a well-developed ability to analyse and critically consider information to problem solve, identify and implement process improvements, and provide guidance and advice. You are comfortable managing competing priorities with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

**Qualifications and Experience**

Degree or diploma course in governance/statutory compliance/law or related field with relevant experience, preferably in the local government sector.

**Benefits of working for the City of Ballarat**
- Competitive salary packaging options
- Work in a collaborative, open and transparent work culture where you are a valued employee
- Training and development opportunities are supported and encouraged
- Employee recognition and service awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work from home in a hybrid model (3 days in the office and 2 from home)
- All equipment is provided to safely set you up to work at home
- Paid Parental Leave
- Active social club with regular events

**To Apply**

**Key selection criteria**
- Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.
- Highly developed ability to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute to the team environment.
- Well-developed ability to conduct investigative research, legislative and policy interpretation, and business improvement, including the ability to analyse and critically consider findings to provide advice, recommendations, and options to relevant stakeholders.
- High level customer service skills and excellent communication skills including the capacity to deal with people face-to-face, over the phone and via other mechanisms of communication as required.
- The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the protected attributes or characteristics protected by law. The City of Ballarat are proud to provide employment and recruitment accommodations during the recruitment process. Once our team review your resume, you will be contacted for an interview and at that point we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. _
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check._

**Contact**

**Job Ref**:

- WB000008

**Submitted**:

- 30-08-2024

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