Governance Officer / Child Safety Contact Officer
LO-GO Appointments QLD, a niche Local Government recruitment agency, is assisting a Far North Queensland Council in the search for an experienced Governance Officer / Child Safety Contact Officer for a six month temporary assignment to cover a period of secondment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional who enjoys operational, hands-on work and can confidently manage a diverse governance portfolio.
While the position is ideally based onsite, Council is also open to considering a remote working arrangement for the right candidate, with an initial period onsite for induction and systems training.
About the role
Reporting within the Office of the CEO, you will be responsible for the hands-on delivery of a wide range of governance functions, including:
Managing Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy applications
Providing Privacy Officer support, including data breach management and legislative compliance
Coordinating complaints management, including Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs), administrative action complaints and external agency correspondence
Maintaining statutory registers, delegations and governance documentation
Drafting and reviewing governance policies and procedures
Coordinating governance reporting, annual reporting requirements and Audit & Risk Committee reporting
Administering Council's compliance calendar, insurance renewals and claims
Providing governance advice across the organisation
Undertaking the Child Safety Contact Officer responsibilities, including administration of the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Providing day-to-day guidance to a very small Records Management team while maintaining oversight of Council's records management function
About you
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Proven experience in a Governance, Compliance, RTI, Privacy or Complaints role within Australian Local Government (QLD ideally)
Sound knowledge of governance legislation and contemporary governance practices
Experience interpreting legislation, preparing correspondence and managing governance casework
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory timeframes
Previous experience providing day-to-day guidance or supervision to a small team will be highly regarded
Experience with the Child Secure Organisations framework is desirable but not essential.
Candidates with strong governance experience and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
What's on offer
Immediate commencement available
Accommodation provided for candidates relocating to the region for the duration
Remote working arrangement considered for suitably experienced candidates
Negotiable hourly rate based on experience
Opportunity to join a supportive Council and make an immediate impact across a broad governance portfolio
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