Governance Officer

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Western Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Analyst

Reference: 50862

**About the Role**

Western Health is seeking an experienced and capable corporate governance professional to undertake the newly created full-time role of Governance Officer (Board Secretariat).

This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced and well-respected Board Chair and an energetic and engaging Chief Executive, and to provide essential governance support to the Board, Board Committees and the General Counsel of a rapidly expanding public health service. Key responsibilities include:

- Administration of Board and Board Committees meetings
- Co-ordination of Annual Report content
- Co-ordination of induction of new Board members
- Organisation of the Annual General Meeting
- Assisting in the conduct of Board and Executive strategy workshops and Board evaluations
- Management and drafting of Board correspondence
- Management of scheduling for the Board Chair
- Management and review of Board governance documents
- Management and review of Integrity Framework Policies and Procedures including Conflicts of Interests, Public Interest Disclosures, Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality
- Maintenance of corporate registers and external reporting associated with Board governance and integrity.

With a large number of internal and external stakeholders and a significant growth agenda at Western Health, every day will be interesting and challenging day for the Governance Officer (Board Secretariat).

The role is based at Footscray Hospital in the Executive Offices and may be worked on a flexible basis around the requirements of the Board Chair and scheduling of in-person meetings.

**About Us**

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

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