Governance Advisor

4 days ago

Sydney Inner Suburbs NSW, Australia Suncorp Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

As a Governance Advisor, you'll contribute to the operational delivery of Executive and Board Governance activities, supporting key regulatory regimes including FAR and Fit & Proper.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with relevant obligations and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

  • Deliver governance and coordination activities in BAU and / or adhoc projects to support FAR and Fit & Proper obligations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Provide guidance and advice to Accountable and Responsible Persons, supporting onboarding, training, and regulatory lodgements.
  • Maintain and update Accountability Statements, Maps, and Registers, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Risk, People & Culture, and other teams to gather insights, conduct thematic reviews, and drive governance maturity.
  • Facilitate forums, training sessions, and prepare committee papers to support executive governance initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and incorporating industry learnings into governance practices.

What you'll bring

  • Experience in governance, legal, risk, or compliance roles, with knowledge of FAR, BEAR, or Fit & Proper regimes.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Effective time management skills, ability to deliver work within tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment with precision and minimal supervision.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams.

What you'll enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

  • Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
  • Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus
  • Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
  • Discounts at 400+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
  • Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
  • Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
  • Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits:

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation.

Advertised: 26 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 24 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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