Senior Advisor Ethics & Integrity

Position Type: Permanent Full Time – 9 Day Fortnight

Salary Range: LGO 7

($108,671 - $115,332 per annum + Superannuation)

Help Build a New Ethics & Integrity Function

Townsville City Council is transforming the way it supports its people, leaders and organisation.

As part of an exciting HR operating model review of HR services to Council, the People & Culture section has established a dedicated Workplace Relations team, bringing together specialist expertise across recruitment, business partnering, employee lifecycle management, workplace advisory, industrial relations, work capacity, and ethics and integrity.

At the heart of this transformation is the creation of a new Ethics & Integrity function that will play a critical role in strengthening accountability, promoting ethical decision-making and supporting a culture of professionalism across the organisation.

We are now seeking a highly capable Senior Advisor Ethics & Integrity to join this newly established team and help shape its future.

About The Role

Reporting to the Principal Ethics & Integrity, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Council’s ethics and integrity framework and providing trusted advice on workplace conduct matters across the organisation.

The Ethics & Integrity function maintains a direct advisory relationship with the Office of the CEO, providing expert advice and support on workplace integrity, conduct and organisational risk matters. As a member of this specialist team, you will contribute to work that supports leadership decision-making, organisational accountability and public confidence in Council.

You will undertake workplace investigations, manage and support end to end disciplinary processes relating to serious and complex conduct matters, prepare high-quality reports and correspondence, and provide practical advice to leaders navigating sensitive workplace issues.

Working within Workplace Relations and liaising with Legal Services, People and Culture leaders and operational managers, you will ensure matters are managed fairly, consistently and in accordance with legislative, industrial and organisational requirements .

Beyond investigations and disciplinary matters, you will contribute to building organisational capability, identifying emerging trends and risks, supportingcontinuous improvement initiatives and helping embed a culture where integrity, accountability and professionalism are central to how we work.

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly created specialist function and influence the future direction of ethics and integrity within one of Queensland’s largest local governments

About You

You are a trusted professional with the confidence and judgement to manage sensitive workplace matters with discretion, professionalism and integrity.

You have experience conducting workplace investigations, managing or supporting disciplinary processes, and providing practical advice on conduct-related matters within a complex organisational environment.

You are able to critically assess evidence, analyse information, identify key risks and develop clear, balanced and defensible recommendations. You understand the principles of procedural fairness and can confidently support leaders through challenging and often sensitive situations.

You build strong relationships, communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and are comfortable working in environments where confidentiality, professionalism and sound judgement are critical.

You will bring tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Governance, Investigations or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Qualification in Certificate IV in Government Investigations will be considered highly desirable.

Experience within local government, government, regulatory, compliance, integrity, legal, workplace relations or investigative environments will be highly regarded.

If you are looking for meaningful work, professional challenge and the opportunity to help build something new, this role offers a unique career opportunity.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a newly established, high-impact HR Business Partnering model
• Work on complex, meaningful people matters that influence organisational outcomes
• Join a large, diverse and community-focused organisation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and a commitment to flexible working

We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Annual wage progression
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Contact Person: Jacky Donald

Contact Email: ***email_hidden***

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

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, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

Attachments

• Senior Advisor Ethics Integrity - Position Description.pdf