Senior Governance Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $109,945 – $117,567 per annum (pro rata), plus 17% superannuation 
Terms: Part time, Continuing (Up to 28 hours per week)
Location: Acton, Canberra

An opportunity to showcase and build your career.

• Excellent support for skills development​
• Family friendly working environment including good work/life balance and an inclusive and supportive culture​.

About Us
The Corporate Governance and Risk Office (CGRO) is responsible for managing the governance functions of the University.  It provides procedural advice and support to the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and the ANU Council, Council Committees, and the Academic Board. CGRO also manages ANU policy, delegations, and the risk management framework (including the internal audit function). 
Position overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified committee secretary, looking for a chance to deliver a high standard of secretariat services in support of key decision-making bodies at one of Australia’s leading Universities. 
The Senior Governance Officer will work as part of a small team of specialist staff to provide administrative support and procedural advice to committees established by the ANU Council and the University’s Academic Board (for example: Finance, Campus Planning and Student Safety).
Being a committee secretary involves creating agendas and producing minutes to a high standard, the review of and procedural advice about papers and proposed outcomes, forward agenda planning, monitoring membership and liaison with the Chair, members and senior executives at the University.
When time permits, the Senior Governance Officer may assist other areas of the office that manage the University Risk Management Framework, the Policy Governance Framework and ANU Delegations.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant qualifications and extensive experience in the provision of secretariat services.  You will be highly organised, have highly developed writing skills, possess an exceptional eye for detail, be interested in the procedural elements of decision-making, and be able to communicate complex and detailed information in a simple and concise manner.  You will have effective partnership skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including governance colleagues and senior leaders.

What we offer
The University impacts Australia and the world through policy, research, and innovation. The diversity and complexity of the University’s strategic objectives and operations, offer risk and assurance professionals the opportunity to contribute to the University’s outcomes whilst collaborating and building relationships with senior leaders. In addition, we also offer:

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your leadership skills.
• Opportunities for career progression and development at Australia’s finest University.
• A switched-on team of professionals with a “can do” attitude and a fantastic team dynamic.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits and salary sacrificing options.
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep.

For further information and to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Leslie McDonald, Manager, Corporate Governance at Email: [email protected]  
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]
ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion  

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• One-to-two-page pitch of why you are the perfect candidate, with reference to the stated selection criteria;
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.