Manager, Governance Services

(HEO8 ) $100,261 to $112,481 plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Continuing position available

Assist in providing specialist governance support and advice to senior management, and controlled entities with regard to the provisions and requirements of the University's governance framework and statements.

Working under limited direction with a degree of autonomy, the Manager, Governance Services supports the Director, Governance Services in the provision of high-level executive support to the Chancellor, Council, and its Committees as well as the delivery of astute high-quality advice and direction on key governance issues including with respect to the University’s enabling legislation, its Statutes, Rules and By-laws and timely and proactive advice and support to the governing body so that all members of Council and its Committees may be confident that governance and legal and regulatory compliance requirements are identified, accessible and easily understood by those who must comply with them.

The role also coordinates and leads the support of University Elections, Quality Assurance, Delegations Framework and special projects, while taking carriage of minute secretary for Council Committees.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated high level communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience in governance (or related) compliance and advice, with some knowledge of the Australian Higher Education sector and governance frameworks desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in providing high level executive officer (or company secretarial, or equivalent) support to Boards/Councils and Committees, including the preparation of agenda and oversight of papers, the preparation of papers, minute taking and drafting reports.
• Some experience with conducting elections (which may include director elections or equivalent) will be desirable
• Tertiary qualification (preferably in law) and extensive relevant experience. Postgraduate qualifications, or working towards postgraduate qualifications will be desirable (or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education / training).

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework  and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Find out more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President leads Adelaide's strategic vision and plan, and is responsible for the University's management and administration. It includes the Council Secretariat and External Relations branch.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/vco/

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 4 October 2021.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Andrew Lee
Director, Governance Services
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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