Coordinator Councillor Business - [Archived Advertisement]

• $100K-$112K + Super
• Caulfield Location

The Corporate Counsel unit protects the interests of the Glen Eira community by ensuring that the Council meets its statutory obligations.

A new senior position has been created within the unit to provide high level advice and support to the Council and Councillors within the requirements of the Local Government Act 1989, associated regulations, codes and procedures. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, this position has a wide range of duties which include:

• Overseeing the arrangements for Council meetings and assemblies
• Providing support to councillors including the provision of advice and information
• Managing councillor correspondence and associated matters
• Managing councillor events such as citizenship ceremonies
• Liaising with Council senior management, State Government departments and integrity agencies.

The role is pivotal to the provision of high quality services which respond to internal and external customers and stakeholders and comply with legislative requirements and strict deadlines.

The successful applicant will have prior experience in local government in a similar role, be a mature and confidant communicator, well organised, have good attention to detail, excellent writing skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships. The position requires capacity to exercise sound judgment, well-developed analytical and problem solving skills  and a passion for service excellence.

Attendance at Council meetings every Tuesday night, other than during a six week period in December/January, is a requirement of the position.

For further enquiries please call Ms Robyn Taft ph: 9524 3333.

For a copy of the position description please visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au

All applications must quote Ref. 16/092 and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications are preferred online via www.gleneira.vic.gov.au or alternatively mail to Human Resources, PO Box 42 Caulfield South 3162 by Monday 25 July