Senior Governance Officer

4 days ago, from Mackay Regional CouncilMackay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Governance Officer to join our team! This role is ideal for a highly skilled governance professional seeking to make a meaningful impact on the quality of governance across Council operations.About this opportunity:
As a Senior Governance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality governance services.
Your expertise will support and guide essential governance functions, providing oversight and strategic advice to a diverse group of stakeholders including the CEO, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, Councillors, and the broader community.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and maintain governance frameworks, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.Provide strategic and operational governance support and advice to Council's leadership teams.Lead governance projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to promote sound governance practices and transparency.Develop and deliver training programs on governance, compliance, and Council procedures.Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for Council and executive consideration.Desirable Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in governance, law, public administration, or a related field.Demonstrated experience in a senior governance role, ideally within a government or regulatory setting.Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, principles, and compliance requirements.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.Commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.Why work for Mackay Regional Council?Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government.
We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.
Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.
The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests.
The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
Base annual salary of $82,690.71Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.Study and assistance programs for career development.Learning and career development opportunities.Employee Assistance Program.Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.Active Social Clubs.Want to know more about this role?View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kerri Verroen on 1300 622 529.How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role.
If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc., you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply.
Follow the prompts to submit your application.Applications Close:
Thursday, 5 December 2024Important information for applicants:
To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia.
Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities.
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