Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Manager Governance

Are you ready to step up into a leadership role within a rural dynamic council?

We're in search of an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to become our Manager Governance This role is not just a job! It's an exceptional leadership opportunity for those ready to climb the career ladder or for an experienced governance professional.

Here's what we offer

• Negotiable Competitive salary with superannuation and flexible packaging options
• Fortnightly RDO for work-life balance
• Leadership role with room for career advancement

About Us

Based in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, Upper Lachlan Shire Council is known for its agricultural and fine wine industries, history, and picturesque countryside. Just 1 hour from Canberra we are enthusiastic about the community we serve, and we now invite Manager Governance to be a part of our proud family culture.

Your Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Governance to work with the Director of Finance and Administration and focus on the delivery and monitoring of governance, procurement, records and risk activities across all service areas to assist the organisation to meet its objectives and ensuring the successful delivery of corporate governance and records management strategies and systems.

Able to enthusiastically embrace change, you will help others to do the same by applying skills that inspire and foster a team environment using an innovative, consultative, and flexible approach through highly-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Drawing upon your proven experience in managing and driving change, along with your tertiary qualifications and experience in continuous improvement will enable you to easily deliver on key responsibilities as you:

• Develop, implement and manage corporate governance including policy development and review
• Manage all applications for access to information through Government Information (Public Access) Act legislation and undertake the role as Council's Public Officer
• Manage Council's insurance and legal services portfolio
• Manage, support, develop and guide the work and performance of staff reporting directly to this role and through them, the staff of the business unit

What's needed

Crucial to your success will be your extensive experience working within Local Government and your proven track record in effectively engaging and influencing both internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic goals forward. Alongside that, your knack for communication, negotiation, and analysing information will be crucial in guiding our planning, decision-making, and ongoing improvement efforts.

If you're someone who loves bringing people together and thrives on making a difference, you might just be the perfect fit for our team. Join us and take the next step towards your professional goals!

To apply for this job go to: https://upperlachlancareers.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6574697. Applications close 29 April 2024