Full Time (12 month contract)

SA Municipal Officers Award, ($100,000 to $115,000)

Description
Oversee Council’s governance portfolio and provide professional advice to internal and external stakeholders.

About this role

Covering a 12 month period of parental leave, and commencing on 30 June 2025, our Acting Manager, Governance will report directly to the Director, Corporate Services and will be a hard-working, highly organised professional who instigates and maintains effective relationships and has great attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• The development, implementation and management of Council’s governance and policy framework to ensure legislative compliance.
• Providing professional advice to staff and Council Members on legislation, policies and procedures to support effective and informed decision making to ensure governance/political awareness and best practice.
• Management of Council registers and all associated reviews, e.g. confidential items, delegations etc.
• Leading the timely preparation, finalisation and distribution of all Council and Committee meeting agendas and minutes. This role will be the primary contact for all Council agenda-related and governance enquiries, will be expected to provide meeting procedure advice to the Mayor/Chairperson, and will act as support for the minute taker at all meetings.
• Undertaking regular monitoring and reporting to the Council and Executive Management Team on the status of actions arising from Council and Committee resolutions.
• Providing professional advice and assistance to the Director, Corporate Services in the delivery of strategic governance projects across Council.
• Oversee, provide general direction to, and management of, both Council’s property and WHS/risk portfolios.

Who we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business or similar field, or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of good governance and how it is applied within the Local Government sector.
• An understanding of legislation, regulations and statutory requirements of Local Government, in particular the Local Government Act 1999 (or a willingness to quickly learn and adapt).
• Sound knowledge of the fundamentals and protocols associated with the administration and organisation of meetings.
• Strong communication skills, in particular, providing information and recording and relaying messages, and an ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Highly developed organisational skills, including time management and prioritisation, with great attention to detail. Exercising initiative, political awareness and professionalism at all times will also be crucial in succeeding in this role.

The salary will reflect the successful candidate’s knowledge and experience.

“Embrace the future, join our dynamic team”

How to apply
All applications should be sent to the attention of Angie-Marie Ross, People and Culture Advisor, marked ‘Confidential’ and address the job and person specification. Please forward your application to [email protected] by 5pm on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.

Please note this period may be shortened (or lengthened) in order to identify a suitable applicant.

For more information and a copy of the job and person specification, please refer to www.apc.sa.gov.au, and to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Sheree Schenk, Director Corporate Services on 08 8527 0200 or 0421 867 627 or by email.

Working at Adelaide Plains Council
We provide great support and great service for our great community.

2028 vision

Adelaide Plains is a thriving proactive community with an enviable lifestyle, emerging economy, and remarkable landscapes.

Our core values

• Honesty and Integrity - Building trust and loyalty with the community and within the Council.
• Innovative and Open-minded - Being proactive in continually improving our services.
• Leadership and Diplomacy - By acting strategically and effectively managing our relationships.
• Professionalism - Through commitment, quality, and timeliness of work delivered.
• Respect - For others, acting with humility and empathy.
• Teamwork - Through unity, cooperation and support.

Benefits of joining our team
Adelaide Plains Council provides excellent working conditions, including flexible working arrangements and access to many employee support programs and health benefits, to support its employees.

• Family Friendly
• Flexible working arrangements/ hybrid
• Growth Council, the opportunity for career progression
• Professional development opportunities
• Income protection
• Superannuation
• Rostered days off (RDO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Study Leave
• Annual Corporate Health Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards and recognition