Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...
• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $104,669 to $124,820 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to fitness passport

About the role
Help shape the future of our Governance and Risk portfolio in one of the most beautiful regions in New South Wales.

Clarence Valley Council is an award-winning council that values the contributions of staff so they are empowered to make a meaningful difference. We offer you a competitive salary, a leaseback vehicle, flexible working arrangements, a great culture, professional development and career growth opportunities to support you to deliver rewarding outcomes for our community. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your governance career while enjoying a great work life balance in a region offering pristine beaches, beautiful rainforests and a thriving regional community across multiple towns and villages.

If you are a skilled and motivated people leader with a passion for transparency, integrity, continuous improvement and risk management then this is a role you will truly enjoy!

Leading the Governance and Risk Team, the Coordinator will implement and monitor the Risk Management and Governance Framework to ensure a collaborative approach to compliance. They will drive proactive and innovative approaches in the Governance and Risk space that continuously improves Councils risk culture. The Coordinator Governance and Risk will facilitate a cooperative approach to develop and monitor a schedule of service reviews across Council and provide advice on interpretation of legislation and policy to Council Officers.

To find out more about the position, please take a look at the Coordinator Governance and Risk position description.

To be considered for this position you will need to:
• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
• Supply relevant certificates and licences
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
Q1. Describe how you have set goals for your own performance or for your team. What have you done in the past six months to ensure meeting these goals?
Q2. Describe a time when you identified a problem with a business work process or task. How did you identify who needed to be involved in solving the problem and what was the result?
Q3. How do you ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies?

Contact
Jess Kennedy, Manager Organisational Development on 02 6643 0832.

Closing date
Tuesday 4 November at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.