Job Description
Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
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Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
ABOUT THE ROLE n
We are seeking a dedicated and appropriately experienced professional to join our Business and Aviation team.
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Reporting to Council's Manager Business and Aviation, this position plays a key leadership role in supporting strong, transparent and effective corporate governance across Council. A key responsibility is to oversee and continually improve Council's governance framework, ensuring legislative and statutory obligations are understood, monitored and met.
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Working across a diverse range of corporate governance matters, the position provides trusted specialist advice and support in areas including governance, risk management, insurance, contracts, property, commercial transactions and legal services.
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The role also provides effective leadership, supervision and mentoring to the Governance team, fostering a positive and capable team environment and ensuring the delivery of high-quality governance services across the organisation.
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Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
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Tertiary qualifications at a degree level in governance, business administration, risk management, law or equivalent.
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Proven excellent interpersonal skills,



including high level ability to negotiate and consult on complex matters and explain legislation and policy requirements through effective written and verbal communication.
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Demonstrated thorough understanding of and experience in interpreting legislation, standards and practices relating to governance, risk, contracts.
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Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both oral and written, including conflict resolution and experience in the preparation and presentation of complex reports/ contracts and submissions.
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Proven experience in supervising staff, monitoring of workloads and planning of work.
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Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to exercise judgement and clarity in prioritising issues, clearly demonstrating a proven ability to produce high quality work delivered to meet deadlines.
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Demonstrated ability in dealing with highly confidential and/or sensitive information.
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Demonstrated advanced report writing skills including the ability to develop policies and procedures.
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Proven experience in managing and coordinating investigations into alleged misconduct, and ensuring procedural fairness is complied with.
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The rewards n
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An annual salary range of $116,500 to $133,700 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
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Versatile work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
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Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
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Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
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Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
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An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
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An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and well being.
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Generous Award workplace conditions.
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Applications close n
*****pm on Friday 30 October ****
Specific enquiries n
Brett Curtis | Manager Business and Aviation | 0***
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📌 Coordinator Governance (New South Wales)
🏢 Ballina Shire Council
📍 New South Wales