Job no: 0033898
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Chancellery; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Ensure effective corporate governance and compliance across the University and its subsidiaries.
- Acts as company secretary, advising on legal and regulatory matters, while supporting governance committees and processes.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
This position is crucial for ensuring effective corporate governance at the University. It involves providing governance support to committees and subsidiary boards, offering policy advice, ensuring delegations are observed, managing business efficiently, and meeting reporting requirements. As a company secretary for subsidiaries, the role entails ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies. Additionally, it assists the University’s principal governance officers in maintaining good governance practices, advises the University community on legal and policy frameworks, and develops governance resources.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive corporate governance support to subsidiary companies, governance committees, and principal governance officers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.
- Act as a company secretary for subsidiary companies, overseeing statutory obligations, preparing reports, coordinating board meetings, and advising on governance matters.
- Advise and support the University community on governance policies, legislation, and protocols, ensuring effective communication and implementation of governance decisions.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented governance expert with extensive experience in providing company secretary and/or corporate governance support. The ideal candidate will have, or be able to cultivate, a deep understanding of University legislation, policies, and external frameworks. Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated experience in interpreting, applying, explaining and developing policies, guidelines, procedures and complex rules is essential. Experience managing sensitive information and a proven track record of success in a committee support or company secretary role is also desirable.
You will also have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, a degree in Law, AICD or other recognised company secretary qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Portfolio enables quality outcomes for students, staff and partners by delivering University-wide services and operational support to meet the organisation's evolving needs and strategic goals. The portfolio also works in partnership with teams across the University to drive innovation, transformation and improved performance, within and across functions. It is responsible for functions relating to the University’s finances, property, technology, legal and risk management, student and academic support, research and innovation services, operational performance, business services and sustainability.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Key Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
