Governance & Policy Officer

15 hours ago

Newcastle, Australia Anglican Care Full time

**The opportunity**:
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated, dynamic, and flexible individual to join the team, in this newly created position which provides direct support to the Corporation Secretary and Registrar and the Senior Governance Specialist.
Why work for us?
Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits: Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. Career and development opportunities Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools Flexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s & 9-day fortnights) 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. Give back to the community and the people we support. Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms) Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
What we're looking for? Providing administrative support to the Corporation Secretary & Registrar and Senior Governance Specialist. Supporting the administration of the Synod, Diocesan Council and the NAC Board and its committees via administrative functions including the preparation of business papers, taking of minutes, distribution of briefing material and proper record keeping Administering the Board Management Portal Processing and administration of the Proper Officer functions of Newcastle Anglican including responding to subpoenas and requests for information from external parties. Provide support for the administration and development of the Newcastle Anglican policy library. Drafting, editing, reviewing and publishing of policy documents Assist the corporation secretary with regulatory compliance notifications Assist the corporation secretary with the governance of legislative compliance. Maintenance of corporate register Balancing complex and multiple issues with sensitivity to resource requirements, business impact and relationships with stakeholders throughout policy development. Communicate with key stakeholders and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate and provide governance services to working groups, committees, subcommittees to facilitate exchange to support the good governance of Newcastle Anglican.
About you? Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and critical thinking skills, and ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately. Demonstrated understanding of governance requirements of a governing body Undergraduate or recent graduate in Social Sciences, Public Policy or Economics Degree or Certificate IV. or higher in Business Administration with experience in policy development Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Check or willingness to Willingness to undertake a National Criminal History Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes) Current drivers’ licence
Who we are?
The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle (Newcastle Anglican) is the overarching body for some well-known Hunter and Central Coast organisations - Anglican Care, Samaritans, Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and Anglican parishes working primarily in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of New South Wales.

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