Governance Officer-Leasing - Fixed Term

Ref: 10959

Annual Salary Package: $106,112 per annum plus super

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The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for a suitably experienced individual to join our Governance & Organisational Strategy team as a Governance Officer specialising in Leasing for a fixed term contract until March 2024. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Allowances
• Six weeks annual leave
• 13% Superannuation
• Wellness Program

The Governance Officer - Leasing is responsible for overseeing governance and statutory compliance within the organisation. The officer will provide an administration, advice and support function to all teams across the organisation to ensure compliance with systems, processes and policies identified through contractual and legal obligations. 

This positions’ main objective is to provide effective support within the Governance Leasing team to ensure efficient governance of leases, licences and agreements across the organisation.

The successful candidate will ideally possess: 

• Law or business qualification at degree level, or sufficient work experience in the area of interpreting legislation and its application, particularly in the Local Government and property management context
• Experience with the negotiation, drafting and implementation of leases at a commercial level is desirable, with experience in a Local Government context being preferred
• Demonstrable skills and experience in the use of GIS and lease/property management computer systems is desirable
• Exposure to corporate governance functions, in systems/process analysis and development, and preparation of submissions and reports is desirable
• Exposure to risk management systems and reporting systems is desirable
• A National (or Federal) Police Clearance (no more than 6 months old) 

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.

For enquiries about this position, please contact Jenna Cunningham or Jessica Gardner on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 23rd March 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.