Administration Building Lismore and Gallans Road Ballina
Governance and Risk
About Us
Rous County Council is unlike other councils. We are a small and unique organisation situated in the heart of the Northern Rivers with an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. We play a vital role in the surrounding communities and are deeply connected to the environmental services of bulk water supply, weed biosecurity, and flood mitigation infrastructure across various local council areas.
Job Description
About the Role
In this position you will lead and deliver timely internal customer focused corporate governance advice and services to support the delivery of business objectives.
Our value proposition to you:
A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
Work/Life balance
Supportive evironment for career progression
Employee assistance program
Health and wellbeing initiatives
76 hour 9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
Remuneration from Entry $90,485 p.a. - SS4 $105,846 p.a.Plus statutory superannuation currently 11.5%
Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlement
Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
Desired Skills and Experience
Your value proposition to us:
Relevant bachelor level qualification in law or 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
Knowledge of legislation applicable to local government and experience in land and property matters including Crown lands, land categorisation, land acquisition and transfer, leases, native title, easements, covenants and associated matters
Proven experience providing effective corporate governance advice and services.
Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement in a high-volume work environment.
High level interpersonal skills including analytical and problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills utilising the Microsoft Office suite of products
Class C Drivers License
Your average workday will be kept busy by:
Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders with conflicting priorities, to manage expectations and matters that are time and cost sensitive.
Maintaining familiarity with current research, policy and initiatives relevant to Local Government, so that projects and policy advice reflect current knowledge and best practice.
Balancing competing demands and priorities in a high work volume environment across diverse technical areas.
Are you ready to catapult your career?
Click APPLY. To be considered for the position, it is mandatory that you submit your resume and upload a document that answers the selection criteria. A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment. Helpful resources to assist in answering selection criteria can be found on the Careers page.
Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2024, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.
Applications close 11:59pm 20th September 2024
Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
