Governance Manager
23 hours ago
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne CBD
Job Category: Other
About Us
The Social Research Centre is Australia's largest dedicated social research and evaluation agency. For over 20 years, we've brought together a dynamic team of experts and innovative thinkers to tackle society's biggest challenges. We conduct research that truly matters – projects that drive change, shape conversations, and leave a lasting positive impact on our communities.
We're committed to fostering robust governance structures that support our strategic goals while managing risks effectively, ensuring we can continue delivering world-class research outcomes.
Job Description
The Role
We're seeking an experienced
Governance Manager
to lead and embed best-practice governance, risk, and compliance frameworks across our organisation. This is a senior management role reporting directly to our CFO and you'll join our Senior Leadership Team.
You'll take ownership of our risk management frameworks and ensure our governance structures effectively safeguard our organisation against risk, whilst allowing innovation. Key strategic priorities include embedding our new risk management framework, overseeing data governance improvements, and implementing a robust contract management system.
This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in an organisation that's shaping Australia's social research landscape while working with senior stakeholders to delivery impact at the highest level.
What You'll Be Doing
- Own our enterprise risk management framework and report to the Board
- Develop risk assessments and key risk indicators with business leaders
- Oversee SRC's compliance program across ISO20252, ISO27001 and Privacy Act obligations
- Lead Board-mandated governance initiatives and act as a trusted risk advisor
- Work with the project team implementing enhanced data governance processes and system implementation
- Lead and coach team members to foster high-performance culture
Desired Skills And Experience
What You Bring
- Tertiary qualification and significant experience in governance, risk, or compliance
- Proven track record in complex or regulated environments, with Board-level reporting
- Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Leadership experience, including team development and project delivery
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working options
- Professional development and career growth
- Meaningful work shaping Australia's social research agenda
- Collaborative culture with impact-driven teams
How To Apply
We're looking for a governance professional ready to make a strategic impact in Australia's leading social research organisation. Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this senior role.
Contact:
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The Social Research Centre values diversity and believes that an inclusive and fair work environment has a positive impact on the wellbeing of employees, job satisfaction and productivity. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity and people with disability to apply.
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