Governance Officer

**Job No**:SGSC733***

**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
- $92,535 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
- Hybrid flexible working arrangements available

South Gippsland Shire Council have an exciting opportunity for the role of Governance Officer** **to join their values-based organisation. Be part of a small and dynamic team that plays an integral role in the planning, coordination and delivery of councillor business, corporate information and reporting. This role is key to ensuring Council meets its statutory obligations whilst driving transparency and best practices in governance.

Key responsibilities in this role include:

- Providing administrative support to ensure good governance to Council.
- Support the planning and coordination of Council meetings and briefing sessions, including management of agenda and minutes, catering, taking minutes, setup, and monitoring the progress of council resolutions.
- Monitor reports and briefings ready for Executive and CEO approval.
- Manage registers and provide advice on conflicts of interest, gifts and biannual returns to staff and councillors.
- Provide templates, processes and support to staff to achieve a consistent approach to Council report writing standards and processes.
- Assist in the development and review of policy, procedures and guidelines relevant to Governance and Integrity Department.
- Assist the Coordinator Governance with the Council election process and the council transition program.

**ABOUT YOU**:
To be successful, you have:

- Previous experience in a similar administrative role and or business administration (or equivalent) qualifications.
- A highly developed knowledge and understanding of governance, corporate planning and reporting.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skill with exceptional attention to detail: including the ability to provide advice on a range of issues, facilitate workshops for varied audiences, review and prepare written guidelines, policy, procedures, reports, correspondence and briefs.
- High level of self-motivation, time management, organisational skills and the ability to work with changing priorities in a changing environment within strict timeframes.
- The ability to establish relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including staff across all levels of the organisation, Councillors and members of the public.

**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, 03 5662 9200.

**Applications close Midnight Sunday 1 December 2024.**:

- Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one._