Vacancy Details

  • Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
  • Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow  
  • Monthly ADO  

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive. 

Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the Coordinator Governance & Risk will provide oversight and specialist advice to the Golden Plains Shire Council on corporate governance matters in line with Local Government Act obligations and related legislation. 

You will provide leadership, strategic advice, guidance, support and coordination in the development and maintenance of an effective and robust governance system. 

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

  • Provide recommendations and advice to the CEO, Senior Management and Council on strategies and processes to improve and embed good governance practices, legislative obligations and compliance, legislative reform matters and Councillor conduct issues, including carrying out the duties of Councillor Conduct Officer if required and appointed under the Local Government Act 2020.
  • Develop a continuous governance improvements plan and framework and provide quarterly reporting to the executive, Council and the Audit & Risk Committee and take a lead role in all governance projects.  
  • Oversee arrangements and coordinate operational support for Council Meetings and Briefings in accordance with the Governance Rules and the Local Government Act 2020.
  • Implement and manage Council’s Enterprise Risk Framework and systems and the facilitation of Council’s strategic risk register and ensure that Council’s risk management practices operate within the framework.
  • Effectively manage Council's insurance portfolio. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Tertiary qualification related to Governance, Law or Business Management and several years of relevant experience working in local government governance, corporate  governance, legal environment or allied industry is essential. 
  • Demonstrated understanding of the Local Government Act 2020 and other relevant legislation, as well as policies, practices and other statutory duties associated with local government. 
  • Demonstrated ability to monitor legislation, undertake research, interpret legislation and regulations and prepare advice and recommendations for action. 
  • The demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, respectfully and persuasively to encourage, elicit and promote high quality advice and submissions to Executive and Council. 
  • A sound understanding of Council meeting procedures and good governance practices. 
  • Be politically astute and have the ability to work across an organisation and build positive and constructive working relationships with other business units and Councillors. 
  • Experience in managing issues and negotiating successful outcomes in a political environment. 

We care, we thrive, we grow.

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

  • Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments 
  • Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
  • A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking
  • An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
  • An active Social Club
  • Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
  • Generous leave entitlements including: 
    • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
    • Purchased leave
    • Ceremonial leave
    • Gender affirmation leave
    • Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Lynnere Gray, Director Corporate Services on 03 5220 7150.

If you feel this role aligns with your interests, skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you ASAP.  Applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, so don’t wait too long! 

Apply now

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Please address the key selection criteria (KSC) in your cover letter or use the KSC to guide your responses to the online questionnaire when submitting your application.

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We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Culture team at peopleandculture@gplains.vic.gov.au to discuss how we can best support you.

Applications close on SUNDAY 5 MAY 2024 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

 As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.