Governance Officer
Australian Catholic University North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 18-September-2024
- North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
- Total remuneration valued to $117,590 - $127,214 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $99,365 - $107,498 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Provide efficient and effective high level executive and administrative support for Committees to ensure governance standards are met and regulatory requirements are fulfilled.
- Assume responsibility for governance committee meetings from inception to conclusion.
- Contribute to ensuring the governance processes of the University are effectively implemented.
- Interpret policy and other key documents in order to provide accurate advice.
- Interact with and support committee members and senior executive.
- Support the maintenance of corporate records of the University.
- Provide administrative support to the National Manager, Governance, to manage ACU's policy processes.
- Completion of a relevant degree and extensive experience providing formal committee support, including preparation of formal agendas, minutes and other correspondence.
- Completion of, or commitment to obtain, a Certificate in Governance Practice or similar qualification.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills enabling efficient committee undertakings.
- Understanding of and responsiveness to policies, procedures and governance protocols.
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits which include flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
- ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
POSITION: Governance Officer
ORGANISATION UNIT: Legal, Assurance and Governance Directorate
LOCATION: North Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
TENURE: Full time, continuing role
CLOSING: 18-September-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
SYNOPSIS:
- Utilise your governance background to provide advice to stakeholders as part of a high-performing team
- Provide executive support to senior university committees and policy management
- Enjoy 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging, ACU Advantage Staff Rewards Program and generous leave provisions
About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.
ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.
As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.
About the role:
The Legal, Assurance and Governance Directorate is responsible for oversight of the governance activities and responsibilities of Australian Catholic University Limited and ensures accountability, fairness and transparency in ACU's interaction with its internal and external stakeholders. The Directorate also supports legal, compliance and quality assurance activities under management of other teams within the Directorate.
As Governance Officer you will provide efficient and effective high level executive and administrative support for Committees to ensure governance standards are met and regulatory requirements are fulfilled. You will:
- Assume responsibility for governance committee meetings from inception to conclusion
- Contribute to ensuring the governance processes of the University are effectively implemented
- Interpret policy and other key documents in order to provide accurate advice
- Interact with and support committee members and senior executive
- Support the maintenance of corporate records of the University
- Provide administrative support to the National Manager, Governance, to manage ACU's policy processes
You will need to demonstrate:
- Completion of a relevant degree and extensive experience providing formal committee support, including preparation of formal agendas, minutes and other correspondence
- Completion of, or commitment to obtain, a Certificate in Governance Practice or similar qualification
- Excellent organisational and time management skills enabling efficient committee undertakings
- Understanding of and responsiveness to policies, procedures and governance protocols
For full position details, refer to the position description.
Contact:
General enquiries can be sent to Matthew Charet, National Manager, Governance at: matthew.charet@acu.edu.au
What we offer:
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
Total remuneration valued to $117,590 - $127,214(pro rata) pa, including salary component $99,365 - $107,498 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
How to Apply:
- Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process
- Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:
- Resume (maximum 5 pages).
- Responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
- Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.
Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy.
Applications close: 18-September-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
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