Senior Governance Officer

at  Australian National University

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $112,693 - $120,506 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

ABOUT US

The Corporate Governance and Risk Office (CGRO) is responsible for managing the governance functions of the University. It provides procedural advice and support to the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the ANU Council and other key committees including the ANU Foundation Board. CGRO also manages ANU policy, delegations, and the risk management framework (including the internal audit function).

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified committee secretary, looking for a chance to deliver a high standard of secretariat services in support of key decision-making bodies at one of Australia’s leading Universities.
The Senior Governance Officer will work as part of a small team of specialist staff to provide administrative support and procedural advice to committees established by the ANU Council and other key committees.
Being a committee secretary involves creating agendas and producing minutes to a high standard, the review of and procedural advice about papers and proposed outcomes, forward agenda planning, monitoring membership and liaison with the Chair, members and senior executives at the University.
When time permits, the Senior Governance Officer may assist other areas of the office that manage the University Risk Management Framework, the Policy Governance Framework and ANU Delegations.

• One-to-two-page pitch of why you are the perfect candidate, with reference to the stated selection criteria;
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)