Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!
At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.
We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.
Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.
Why Work With Us?
Above Award pay rates
A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
Salary packaging and novated leases available
Access to wellness initiatives
Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
Generous parental leave
Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
Cultural and ceremonial leave.
Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
So much more.....
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Leadership and Team Development
Provide leadership to the Governance and Risk Team, ensuring effective development of staff capabilities and the provision of quality conversations and feedback and referring issues to the Manager Governance, Risk and Performance as required.
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Governance and Risk Team, including identification of resources required to effectively deliver all services.
Identify service improvements in all key responsibility areas as a means of instilling a culture of continuous improvement and the highest quality service delivery.
Governance and Statutory Compliance
Maintain the Governance Framework to support the application of good governance practices across the organization including associated policies that align to the Framework.
Provide strategic oversight and advice in relation to Councils legislative obligations in particular and not limited to the Local Government Acts, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy and Data Protection Act, Public Interest Disclosures Act and Charter of Human Rights.
Coordinate the timely and accurate provision of advice regarding legislative changes for the organisation, including recommendations to changes in processes, procedures and policies.
Lead the development of an effective reporting mechanism for the requirements under the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework.
Coordinate the development of the Governance section of Council’s Annual Report.
Prepare and deliver to Council written summaries, briefing notes and reports on a range of relevant topics when required.
Assist in the development, review and implementation of governance policies, procedures and continuous improvement activities
Coordinate statutory reporting obligations and ensure compliance with deadlines (e.g., Governance Rules, Councillor Code of Conduct, Audit & Risk Committee support)
Prepare induction packs and related governance material for incoming elected Councillors.
Coordinate professional development programs for Councillors in accordance with mandatory obligations.
Council Meeting Management
Coordinate the provision of administrative and operational support for Council meetings and Briefing Sessions through the timely and accurate compilation of agendas, minutes and action register.
Lead the development and implementation of improved meeting management practices including preparation and distribution of the Agenda and Minutes of Council Meetings and Briefing Sessions and Delegated Committee where required.
Provide support and advice in the application of the Governance Rules for Council Meetings and Delegated Committee Meetings where required.
Implement contemporary meeting procedures through the regular review and maintenance of the Governance Rules.
Support the development and upskilling of staff in the preparation and presentation of reports to Council
Management of Council Information Databases
Development and oversight of the maintenance of information databases including but not limited to; the Policy Register, Statutory Registers, Risk Register, Delegations and Compliance Registers.
Assist staff with the development of new policies, systems and procedures to ensure the free flow and ease of access to information contained in these databases across the organization and where appropriate, by the community.
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Desired Skills and Experience
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
Key Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in the relevant field appropriate to the level of the position.
Highly developed IT skills and high level knowledge of the Microsoft Office package and other relevant software programs.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and prioritise responsibilities to achieve departmental objectives.
Advanced oral and written communication, customer liaison and report writing skills.
A history of engaging and influencing a broad variety of stakeholders.
High level process/systems/analytical thinking including familiarity with customer relationship and service management systems and technology.
Essential qualifications and experience
Tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in the relevant field appropriate to the level of the position
Broad knowledge of local government and its functions
Demonstrated experience with managing complex projects
Experience in analysing opportunities for the pursuit of improvement
Desirable qualifications and experience
A general knowledge of Moira Shire.
Prior experience in a similar role within or external to local government
Knowledge of and the ability to use change management tools and techniques
