Governance Officer

**Classification**: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
**Salary package**: $89,134 - $102,600 per annum (pro rata), plus 17% superannuation
**Terms**: Part time, Continuing
- 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**

The Governance Officer will work as part of a small team of specialist staff to provide administrative support and procedural advice to support the Academic Board, its Chair and its sub committees and, as may be required, other Committees of the University established by the ANU Council.

Being a committee secretary involves creating agendas and producing minutes to a high standard, the review of and procedural advice about meeting papers and proposed outcomes, forward agenda planning, monitoring membership and liaison with the Chair, committee members and senior executives at the University.

When time permits, the Governance Officer may assist other Committees along with areas of the office that manage the University Risk Management Framework, the Policy Governance Framework and ANU Delegations.

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in the provision of secretariat services. You will be highly organised, possess an exceptional eye for detail, be interested in the procedural elements of decision-making, and be able to communicate 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.

**Application information**
- 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.