The MacDonnell region located in central Australia. Covering 270,000sq km and with an estimated population approaching 7,000, it has a unique beauty with picturesque water holes, magnificent flora and fauna, red desert sands and rugged mountain ranges.
This position will be based in our Alice Springs Office, which is the regional headquarters to council's 13 remote communities and outstation locations.
As the Coordinator Governance and Compliance, you will be responsible for coordinating the engagement of Council and Local Authority members and further support Council Elections in conjunction to NT Electoral Commission. You will help in on-going development and improvement to support accurate reporting as well as lead training of Local Authority members for areas of governance. This role provides the opportunity to supervise the Governance Officer and maintain awareness of MRC Safety management system requirements, policies, and procedures.
Our successful candidate will have a degree level or extensive experience in local government. You will have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high level of independence and have the ability to establish and maintain relationships within a range of cross-cultural environments.
MacDonnell Regional Council recognises and respects the region's unique Aboriginal culture and 78% of our workforce are Aboriginal, therefore an understanding and awareness of cultural impacts and sensitivities is essential.
This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine influence in helping Council improve the lives of our residents and communities, while also further developing your own skills base and career pathways.
For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Barbara Newland, Manager Governance on 0437 066 509.
Applications close 02 October 2024
Monthly based
Macdonnell Region,Australia,Australia
Macdonnell Region,Australia,Australia
