Bayside Council

Administration Officer (Governance)

• Attractive salary package
• Friendly and team-oriented environment
• Permanent Part-time position, 28 hours per week
  (i.e. Tuesday to Friday – 7 hours per day or Monday to Friday – 5.6 hours per day) 
• Based in Rockdale

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Performance directorate underpins the delivery of service excellence by providing expertise in financial services, procurement, governance and business technology.

About the Role

Council’s Governance & Risk team provides an active role in organisational governance and transparency.

The Administration Officer (Governance) supports the Governance Team and is a pivotal role in providing  high-quality technical and administrative functions for Council, by:

• Supporting the preparation and facilitation of Council and Committee Meetings, including logistics such as room bookings and catering, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
• Providing high level administrative support including governance related activities across Council to facilitate good practice in ethics and values and the decision-making process.
• Assist to implement and maintain governance systems and projects to enable legislative compliance and business improvements.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.
• Be involved in specific projects within Governance and Risk.

About You

The successful applicant will be experienced in administration, customer service, negotiation, and complaint handling. They will have a high attention to detail, be computer literate, adaptable to changing priorities, and have research and analytical skills, including demonstrated ability to apply legislation. Strong time management skills are essential.

We are looking for an individual with the following:

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience
• Availability to attend meetings (outside of business hours) as required
• Skills in time management, prioritisation and flexibility in managing priorities
• Interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships
• Listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with information technology systems and applications.

A proven track record in governance or a related field, ideally within a public sector or council environment will be highly regarded. Training is available for candidates that can demonstrate they have the transferrable skills required to excel in this position.
Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au.

In the Subject Line please quote F24/479 Administration Officer (Governance)

Deadline: Monday 23 September 2024

Enquiries: Karen Barrass – Lead Governance via 9562 1707 or karen.barrass@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.