Senior Governance Officer

22 hours ago


Preston, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time $103,821 - $113,096 per year

INSPIRED BY CURIOSITY. UNITED BY PURPOSE. COMMITTED TO YOU.

  • Vacancy Number: 104
  • Position Title: Senior Governance Officer (Academic Boards)
  • Employment Status: Ongoing
  • Department: Office of The Chief Executive
  • Location: Preston
  • Award Classification: PACCT 8
  • Salary: $103,821 - $113,096 per annum (plus superannuation)
  • Hours per Week: 38
  • Applications Close: Wednesday 10 September 2025

Why Join Us

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

  • Industry-led, hands-on training
  • Inclusive, future-focused environments
  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
  • A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About the Role

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking an experienced Senior Governance Officer (Academic Boards) to play a key role in supporting our Academic Boards and subcommittees.

You'll join a team committed to excellence in governance and play a pivotal role in shaping the academic integrity of Melbourne Polytechnic.

In this role, you will provide authoritative advice and high-quality governance support to the Executive Director – Educational Excellence, Board Chairs, and other senior stakeholders. You will manage the administration and operations of the Higher Education Academic Board (HEAB), the VET and Foundation Academic Board (VFAB), and the Education Quality Committee (EQC).

This position sits within the Office of the Chief Executive, Governance Unit and is critical to ensuring the smooth functioning of academic governance systems, compliance with regulatory frameworks, and uplifting capability in academic governance across the Institute.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and timely governance advice to Academic Boards, committees, and senior stakeholders.
  • Manage all aspects of Academic Board operations, including scheduling, papers, and meeting coordination.
  • Support policy and procedure reviews and facilitate reporting to governance committees.
  • Mentor staff in governance report writing and uplift governance capability across MP.
  • Prepare minutes, reports, and governance documentation in line with MP's records management framework.
  • Manage Board elections, induction programs, and evaluation activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement of academic governance systems and processes.

Skills and Experience Required

We are looking for someone with:

  • A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification (e.g. business, law, or similar).
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the tertiary education sector (higher education and/or VET).
  • Strong governance and compliance expertise, with knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks.
  • Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

  • A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • A National Police Check

How to Apply

  • Complete all pre-screening questions
  • Attach your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience outlined in the PD
  • If applying for a teaching role , upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript :
  • Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and
  • Upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section if available.

File Requirements: Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , @ # % *).

Selection Process

Our process includes:

  • An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
  • Reference checks
  • Employment and qualification verification

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email:

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.


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