Governance and Integrity Coordinator

• Temporary full-time position until March 2026
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Friendly, supportive team and leadership
• Learning and individual development opportunities, including career progression pathways.
• Supportive team environment

Banyule City Council is hiring a Governance and Integrity Coordinator to provide high level governance advice consistent with relevant legislation and in line with ethical standards and probity expectations across the organisation.

The Governance and Integrity Department enhances governance practices, improves decision-making, and effectively manages critical functions. It addresses statutory functions, strengthens preparedness for elections and caretaker conventions, and streamlines responsibilities to foster staff, councillors, and community confidence in integrity matters.

About the role:

The role plays a key leadership role across the organisation and provides high level governance advice consistent with relevant legislation and in line with ethical standards and probity expectations.

The role coordinates the service delivery and operation of the Governance Unit including:

• Council Business, Council meeting processes and Councillor briefings
• Legislative compliance and oversight (Delegations, Authorisations, Freedom of Information, Council General Elections, Public Interest Disclosures, Conflicts of Interest, Council elections)
• Councillor request management and support
• Public Transparency obligations, Council’s transparency registers and Personal Interest Return procedures

Other key responsibilities include:

• Attendance at Ordinary and Special meetings of Council and Councillor briefings
• Undertake governance and integrity policy development and review, and prepare written reports to Council on key governance and integrity matters
• Coordinate the development and preparation of submissions and responses to recommendations contained in internal and external audit reports
• Assist in the development and facilitation of a training and development program to educate and build staff capacity on governance and integrity.
• Act as Council’s Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Officer and support the Manager Governance and Integrity in their capacity as Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator in the management of PIDs.

This temporary full-time role supports a back fill for a maternity leave cover. Overtime will be required on some Mondays for council meetings and councillor briefings.

Skills, experience, and certificates:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in local government, management, legal profession or related discipline - postgraduate qualifications in management.
• Extensive experience in a governance-related field in the public or private sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and developing staff.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to interpret legislation and complex information in particular the Local Government Act 2020.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement plans, policies and procedures in areas of expertise.
• Well-developed project management skills and continuous improvement.
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• A sound understanding of Council meeting procedures and good governance practices.

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Victorian Driver Licence.

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Krysten Forte at (03) 8673 4375 or Linda Chapple at (03) 9490 4275 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 11:45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
• Study assistance (permanent employees)
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.