Governance Officer

Applications for this position are
open until a suitable pool of candidates is received
. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city...
and we would love for you to join us.
In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

Salary Starting from $83,189
If you are organised, efficient and motivated and looking for a way to diversify your career, this is the opportunity for you This position offers an exciting opportunity to join the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Governance team to support the implementation of City-focused governance systems built on principles of accountability, transparency, consistency, integrity and risk management. You will work closely with the City's Governance and Organisational Strategy team to assist in executing the City's corporate governance practices and in doing so, will receive training and mentoring to help you achieve your career goals.

You will also work with Council to facilitate Council and Committee meetings and will support the Governance and Organisational Strategy team to deliver high quality administrative services across the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to manage your own workload, take initiative and be an energetic and supportive member of our team. You must be able to demonstrate your excellent written and verbal communication skills and your ability to prioritise and multi-task in a high volume and deadline driven environment, while delivering work on time to a high standard.

Values
SUPPORT
- We will support each and every team member to work together, build relationships and deliver greater outcomes for our organisation and community.

RESPECT
- We will treat our team members and our community with mutual respect and understanding.

FUN
- We will promote and value work-life balance and create an environment that is rewarding and fulfilling.

RECOGNISE
- We recognise and acknowledge all individuals and cultures and value their contributions to our organisation and the community that we serve.

CONNECT
- We will work as one organisation that communicates openly, and actively connects with our teams, community and stakeholders.

Benefits
We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.