THE POSITION:
Council has an exciting opportunity for a person with initiative and drive to join our Governance and Legal Division. You will provide administrative and secretariat support that assists in delivering a range of complex and routine governance activities.
The role is responsible for co-ordinating the operational outputs of the meeting and councillor support functions. In particular, oversee the business paper process, conduct research, contribute to governance projects and policy development, co-ordinate the donation funds and councillor reimbursements and maintain corporate databases.
ESSENTIAL:
The successful candidate will have:
- Appropriate qualifications in business administration or training or experience in a governance role
- Ability to record meeting notes or minutes
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to exercise initiative, prioritise, meet deadlines and work autonomously
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work with a range of electronic office programs
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Research skills to collect and analyse information
- Availability to attend out of hours meetings, as required
DESIRABLE:
- Sound working knowledge of meeting practice and protocols in local government
- Ability to work with various legislation and maintain Public Registers
- Demonstrated ability in preparing accurate, high quality business papers
- Proficiency is using MS Office software at an intermediate level.
- Previous experience in the use of InfoCouncil business paper system or similar
- Previous experience in the use of Objective records management system or similar
- Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information against set criteria
SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Permanent position, 70 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade 5, salary range is $81,124 pa with progression to $83,154 pa on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $95,028 pa
FURTHER CONTACTS: Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Mrs Sonja Drca, Executive Manager on 9725 0226.
CLOSING DATE: 11.55pm on Sunday 26 May 2024
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above or from Council’s website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS
FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 GENERAL MANAGER