Governance Coordinator

City of Rockingham • Rockingham, WA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City. Due to a promotion, the City has a career opportunity for an aspiring governance professional. In this role you will lead a dedicated team, responsible for the coordination of agendas and minutes, statutory compliance responsibilities, civic functions, and other key City documentation including policy, local laws etc.

Requirements

• Experience effectively managing a small team
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret legislation
• Sound research and analytical skills enabling interpretation of information
• Ability to produce well-constructed and informative reports, pitched to a level appropriate for a busy local government
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite of products, intranet and web based software
• High level of time management and organisational skills
• Ability to understand relevant Acts and Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research, problem solve complex issues, and develop clear and concise briefing notes and discussion papers with supporting recommendations
• Demonstrated understanding of the Council decision making process, agendas and minutes
• Highly developed skills in people management

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Local Government is desirable for this role, preferably in a governance or senior administration role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team
• Coordinate agendas and minutes
• Manage statutory compliance responsibilities
• Oversee civic functions
• Manage other key City documentation including policy, local laws etc.

Benefits

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed