Principal Investigator - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Crown Lands & Office of Local Government

NSW Government -Crown Lands & Office of Local Government

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Wollongong, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._

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Nowra or Parramatta office location - offering flexible work arrangements:

Temporary full-time opportunity to 31 October 2024 (with possible extension):

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Salary ranging from $116,211 to $128,061 + super (Grade 9/10)**In this role you will lead and participate in investigations into councils in NSW, including councillor misconduct matters (including pecuniary interest matters), council maladministration, compliance and other issues including performance issues in respect to local government. The purpose of the role is to provide accountability for decisions and the conduct of councils and council officials to promote good governance in local councils; to act as a deterrent to maladministration and poor conduct and, by undertaking the role, to promote public confidence in local government generally.

Key Accountabilities

Examine and review the conduct and performance of councils, council staff, councillors and delegates to ensure compliance with their obligations and statutory responsibilities.
Undertake preliminary enquiries into matters to determine, as early as possible, whether intervention is required in order to respond quickly.
Conduct investigations, preliminary enquiries and reviews involving research, evidence gathering, and interviews in accordance with legislative requirements and to a standard that can withstand legal review.
Prepare reports on the conduct of investigations and preliminary enquiries to a standard required for the Deputy Secretary's and NCAT's decision making roles.
Review and investigate public interest disclosures about local government authorities.
Analyse issues and prepare documentation for Ministerial interventions in accordance with the _Local Government Act 1993_ and provide oversight and review of the implementation of such interventions to ensure council compliance with the intervention action.

Essential requirements

Extensive experience in the conduct of formal investigations, evidence gathering and compliance review processes.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Local Government sector, its operating environment and governing legislation.
Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience and/or training

For more information read the full

Role Description:
Principal Investigator

About Us

The _Department of Planning and Environment_'s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a highperforming, worldclass public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department._

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply

Applications close Wednesday 16th
August 2023 at 11:55PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

provide alternative formats to apply

- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

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