Governance and Compliance Officer

Join one of Victoria's most recognised Animal Welfare Organisation
- Are you a skilled Governance and Compliance professional?
- Work in a dynamic and rewarding environment

**About RSPCA Victoria**:
RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

**About the role**:
**Make a Real Difference in Animal Welfare**: As our Governance and Compliance Officer, you'll be the vital link between our Board, Senior Leadership, and Committees. Your meticulous record-keeping, seamless meeting management, and proactive support will ensure our governance operates at the highest standard, directly contributing to the well-being of animals in need.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

This diverse role will challenge and reward you by providing you with the following responsibilities and duties:

- Ensure governance and compliance requirements, including coordinating reporting, managing the AGM, and maintaining business registrations, licenses, and statutory reporting.
- Manage FOI compliance by processing requests, responding to reviews, and making legal decisions and submissions on behalf of the Principal Officer.
- Triage and escalate privacy complaints, breaches, or queries, while monitoring compliance with privacy principles.
- Provide FOI and privacy training to employees and volunteers.
- Manage the centralisation of contracts, agreements, leases, and legal documents, including maintaining registers.
- Identify areas for improvement in governance and compliance, developing new systems and processes to align with strategic objectives.
- Assist the Legal Counsel with legal matters, including subpoena responses, documentation coordination, and project-related tasks.
- Support the efficient functioning of governance and compliance systems within the organisation.

**What we are looking for**:

- Previous experience in supporting Board Chair and/or Director of a Board.
- Experience working as part of secretariat team, governance role or para legal is highly regarded.
- High level literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, including intermediate computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and a good eye for detail.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

**Recruitment Requirements**:

- Current and valid Victorian Driver’s License.
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check

**What we can offer you**:

- Encouraged work-life balance
- Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canine pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail products.
- Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as a skilled workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives. Excellent EAP, including confidential counselling services and education programs.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role.

**How to apply**:
**Application will close Sunday 23rd of March.**
- RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy _here_._