Committees and Council Operations Coordinator

City of Newcastle

Newcastle, NSW
$108,046 per year
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

An opportunity to cement your place within a highly sort after opportunity.
Permanent, Full-time
35hr working week with flexible working opportunities.

City of Newcastle has a newly created opportunity for a highly experienced administrative leader to join the Planning and Environment team as the Committees and Council Operations Coordinator.As the Committees and Council Operations Coordinator you will gain first hand exposure to supporting our Committees and Council members by leading the Committees & Council Operations team to ensure reports, correspondence and documentation for committees, working parties, convened panels and Council are provided in approved formats and scheduled timeframes.This position will see you work in a fast-paced and time sensitive environment, working alongside internal and external stakeholders whilst providing leadership, support and mentoring to your team.What’s it like working at the City of Newcastle?We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city. We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. People come first at the City of Newcastle, which means providing employees with meaningful work and capacity for work life balance. As a large local organisation, CN offers opportunity to develop in your current role, grow into future opportunities and reach your full potential.Our organisation’s values are Cooperation, Respect, Excellence and Wellbeing which are underpinned by our behaviours of courage, trust, and pride. Together, our values and behaviours support our decision making, our day-to-day interactions and everything we do.We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspectives to the success of the organisation.What are the benefits?

35 hour working week with flexible work arrangements including a hybrid working model to ensure you can find the right balance between your personal and professional life!
4 weeks of annual leave
3 weeks of personal leave each year
17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
Paid parental leave for primary carer
2 additional paid Public Holidays
Additional paid leave days including Health & Wellbeing, NAIDOC, and Community Volunteer leave
Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities to ensure you continue to evolve and grow your career ambitions
Corporate fitness program from as little as $4.30 per week that will give you and your immediate family members access to a wide range of fitness and aquatic centres

Interested to know more?Find out more about your new careerOur people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion to represent the community of our Local Government Area. All candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.Application Closing Date: Sunday 2nd June 2024Remuneration: $108,046.17 + 11% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.Contact: Sherelle Charge - Manager, Business Operations & Customer Excellence - 02 4974 2874CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.At CN we understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation and highly encourage veterans to apply for suitable roles.Apply Now

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