Coordinator Governance and Risk

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

 Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package:  $101,619 to $121,183 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton 
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance 
• enjoy the benefits of flex time 
• access to leaseback vehicle 
• access to fitness passport 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new position in the newly created Governance & Risk Team. We offer you: - Flexible working arrangements and a fantastic work life balance - Motor vehicle leaseback option - Competitive rates of pay and a great workplace culture - Opportunity for professional development and career progression

In this role you will be responsible for leading the Governance and Risk Team, the Coordinator will implement and monitor Risk Management and Governance Framework to ensure a collaborative approach to compliance. They will drive proactive and innovative approaches in the Governance and Risk space that continuously improves Councils risk culture. The Coordinator Governance and Risk will facilitate a cooperative approach to develop and monitor a schedule of service reviews across Council and provide advice on interpretation of legislation and policy to Council Officers. 

Download the position description here.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential criteria
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the 3 target questions - maximum 300 words each question
  Q1. Explain a time when you were responsible for successfully leading a team to implement an organisational strategy or series of goals. What did you do? What was the result? 
  Q2. Provide a detailed example of your experience in supporting multiple stakeholders in identifying and managing enterprise risks, or a time when you reviewed or developed a risk management process and Coordinated the implementation of that process in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.  
  Q3. Can you provide examples of your experience in Developing new policies, procedures or frameworks to support legislative compliance within an organisation. 

Contact

Jess Kennedy, Manager Organisational Development on (02) 6643 0832 

Closing date

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information 

This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.