Policy and Governance Advisor

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Labour Hire Authority Full time

The Victorian Government established the Labour Hire Licensing Authority (LHA) to introduce a licensing system to regulate the provision of labour hire services across Victoria. The LHA undertakes a range of licensing, compliance and enforcement activities, maintains public registers and conducts research and education in accordance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (Act).
About the role
The Strategy and Governance Branch has a key opportunity for an experienced, motivated and highly organised Policy and Governance Advisor. The primary functions of this position are to support the establishment and maintenance of LHA's corporate governance practices and procedures, and help ensure compliance with our responsibilities as a Victorian Government regulator.
Reporting to the Manager, Strategy and Governance, the Policy and Governance Advisor will ensure that LHA's corporate governance requirements and procedures are clearly communicated throughout the Authority; draft, review, and revise our governance procedures and policies; and support the development and implementation of our strategic, business, and project plans.
The Policy and Governance Advisor will draw on their generalist skills to advise the Leadership and Executive Teams on a range of policy and governance matters, including in relation to performance measurement and reporting, committee governance, integrity, privacy, and freedom of information (FOI). The Policy and Governance Advisor will also support the whole of the LHA with corporate policy and governance advice to support optimal regulatory, operational, and organisational performance.
This role has a flexible work location with an option of Melbourne CBD or Bendigo.
About you
- A skilled governance advisor, looking to expand your experience in a growing organisation with multiple, competing, and novel priorities.
- Develop and communicate corporate governance policies and procedures that meet the regulatory, operational, and organisational needs of a growing Victorian Government regulator.
- Flexible and adaptive to changing circumstances while focusing on supporting the Authority to function effectively to meet its strategic and business priorities.

Position Details
Policy and Governance Advisor

**Ref**: 45
VPS 5 - $105,479 to $127,621 (plus Superannuation)
Bendigo or Melbourne CBD
Full time, Ongoing

**Contact**: Tim Stargatt - Manager, Strategy and Governance - 0458 709 546

How to Apply
Applicants will be required to comply with the Labour Hire Authority's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Policy, and in accordance with the obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirements to provide evidence of vaccination status.



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