Governance Manager

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.

Your New Role

The Governance Manager is part of a specialist team that maintains and strengthens the governance and accountability arrangements in our Member Domain.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will contribute to achieving the Member Domain's ambition to build a world-class domestic member services business, while elevating risk management and exploring opportunities as they present .

You will have strong knowledge and experience in corporate governance and superannuation or other highly regulated environment. The ability to provide constructive challenge, oversight and advice to senior stakeholders is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the Member Domain's policy ecosystem, reviewing governance artefacts (frameworks, policies, standards), supporting their lifecycle management and continuous improvement
• Provide Line 1 governance input on papers using the RAPID tool for a key decision-making forum, supporting good and timely decision making by the authorised delegate, and support compliance with frameworks, policies and standards
• Support 'reasonable steps' under FAR in the Member Domain including regular assessments
• Provide Line 1 governance input on regulatory responses regarding decision-making and reasonable steps
• Engage stakeholders and work collaboratively across AustralianSuper broadly, supporting good governance and decision-making practices
• Advocate for better practice in governance by communicating with influence, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen existing business practice, and staying abreast of industry trends .

What You'll Need

• Long-standing experience in corporate governance preferably in financial services or other highly regulated environment
• Tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, law, business, accounting or risk governance
• Demonstrated ability to understand and translate regulatory requirements to shape business outcomes
• Ability to influence including with senior leaders to align requirements while delivering commercial priorities
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding, interpreting and applying corporate policy, legislation and regulatory requirements
• Enquiring, curious, and continuous improvement mindset with ability to provide constructive challenge
• Sophisticated written and oral communication/interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and finalise outcomes
• Well-developed analytical and research skills and strong attention to detail.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What's Next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper's Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.