About the Role

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Manager Governance and ICT to join the Corporate and Communities department to oversee operational objectives and goals of Governance and ICT functions.

Position Objectives

• Support the General Manager, CEO and Council in Governance and ICT matters.

• Oversee Council's compliance with all legislative and statutory requirements.

• Manage the Right to Information (RTI) process.

• Support the Audit and Risk Committee and internal audit functions of Council.

• Manage and investigate (as required) complex complaints concerning public matters within Council policies, procedures and legislation.

Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in a Business, Governance, Law, Public Policy related field or significant experience in a similar role or demonstrated experience relevant to the position.

• Current Queensland "C" class drivers licence.

• Ability to perform effectively within a politically sensitive environment.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role for a local government or a multi-functional organisation.

• Proven strategic leadership and sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance.

• A strong commitment to Enterprise Risk Management and the ability to assess organisational and community risk impacts and assist in the development of systems to mitigate these risks.

• Experience working with complex legislation with the view to interpreting and improving processes to deliver specified outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to take complex and disparate information and develop initiatives to achieve desired outcomes.

• Established track record to meet workload pressure and conflicting demands.

• Understanding of audit, risk and compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead with a focus on achievement and innovation in the delivery of sound corporate governance.

• Demonstrated high level communication, consultative, interpersonal and negotiating skills.

• Experience in developing and promoting a strong focus on quality customer service and an environment of continuous improvement.

What we can offer you

• A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.

• Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum.

• Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Full private use motor vehicle or allowance.

• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Active social club.

How to Apply

Please complete your application details and attach your resume, a cover letter and your licences and qualifications (relevant to the position).

All applications must be completed through this online portal prior to the closing date. Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment

Following the selection of the preferred candidate, Council will require a number of further checks including reference checks, police history / criminal history checks, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.

Employment Eligibility

To apply you must be a Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia.

Privacy Information

Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements. The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including People and Culture and the relevant selection panel members. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.