Governance and Compliance Manager

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 13 months

Organisation: Fed Square

**Salary**: $129,379 - $151,259

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/FEDSQ/BOSS/1721509

MAP Co is seeking Governance and Compliance Manager, to work collaboratively across all business units to lead the management and implementation of robust governance and compliance systems. This role is also responsible for Board Secretariat, supporting the preparation of high quality and timely advice to the Board and its Committees, and building capability across the organisation in relation to governance and relevant reporting. The Governance and Compliance Manager plays a key leadership role within the Policy, Strategy and Governance team, which has responsibility for Board and Committee secretariat functions, strategic planning, compliance, legal and risk management.

**Governance and Compliance Manager**

MAP Co values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, women, people of all ages, with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

**Organisational Context**

Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co) is the entity spearheading the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project as well as operating Melbourne's iconic Fed Square.

The $1.7 billion Transformation project is Australia largest ever cultural infrastructure project, and includes the Fox: NGV Contemporary, significant upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne, and an expansive 18,000 square metre urban garden to be managed and activated by MAP Co.

Fed Square welcomes millions of visitors from all backgrounds each year to experience the best of Melbourne - Art, Music, Design, Food and Sport - in the heart of the city.

Established by the Victorian Government, MAP Co is also responsible for bringing to life a single continuous arts, civic and cultural precinct stretching from Fed Square through to Southbank, NGV and beyond.

At MAP Co, we foster, support, build and champion shared cultural and creative spaces, places of gathering and diversity, connecting our past and present, our cultures and storylines now and for future generations.

**About the Role**

MAP Co is seeking Governance and Compliance Manager, to work collaboratively across all business units to lead the management and implementation of robust governance and compliance systems. This role is also responsible for Board Secretariat, supporting the preparation of high quality and timely advice to the Board and its Committees, and building capability across the organisation in relation to governance and relevant reporting.

The Governance and Compliance Manager plays a key leadership role within the Policy, Strategy and Governance team, which has responsibility for Board and Committee secretariat functions, strategic planning, compliance, legal and risk management.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Delivering high quality Board Secretariat functions including the preparation and circulation of agendas, minutes, actions, Circular Resolutions and any out of session requirements of the Board.
- Developing the annual workplan for the Board to support it in the execution of its duties, including Board performance assessment processes, and supporting the induction of new Board Members and Committee members.
- Advising on and overseeing the delivery of broader Policy, Strategy and Governance team functions, including drafting, review and implementation of organisational policies and processes, Audit and Risk Committee secretariat, and the establishment and governance of other Committees and strategic projects.
- Participating in strategic planning and contributing to strategic decision-making process, including drafting and monitoring implementation of the organisation's Corporate Plan and Business Plan.
- Preparing high level briefing and reporting materials for the Executive to support presentations to internal audiences as well as Board, government and relevant stakeholders, proactively and with limited supervision.
- Maintaining and monitoring MAP Co's Legal Compliance Framework and advising in relation to compliance with statutory obligations, including reporting requirements, annual schedule and attestation processes.
- Leading strategic corporate initiatives, including business improvement projects.

**Your Experience**
- Conceptual and analytical ability: Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, including demonstrated ability to develop strategies and frameworks, and deliver innovative solutions to complex issues.
- Leadership and relationship building: leadership experience with a proven ability to motivate and develop members across the team, promoting a respectful and engaged workforce. Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all le