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Position Number
42790

Position Classification
Administration Officer 5BI ($87,249 - $91,794)

Location
Batchelor or CDU

Reporting to
Coordinator Secretariat

Licences
Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.

Required Qualifications
Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.

How to apply
Submit application to recruitment@batchelor.edu.au

• All applications must include a completed application lodgement form
• Each selection criteria must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

Tenure
Permanent Full Time

Applications close
26 January 2025

Purpose of the Position
The Governance Officer will support the provision of robust and effective governance functions across the Institute; provide high quality advice and services to various governance Committees and other stakeholders regarding governance matters and identify any real or emerging risks to the Institute.

Duties

• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on governance frameworks and functions within the Institute.
• With guidance of the Manager Governance, provide advice to a range of internal stakeholders and various Governance Committees in ensuring the effective governance of the Institute.
• Undertake research into current and emerging trends in the governance of post-secondary educational facilities at national and international levels.
• Draft a range of documents including procedures, guidelines, correspondence, and fact sheets.
• Provide quality secretariat services to a range of governance committees.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on various strategies / tactics to increase awareness of the Institute’s staff of governance and compliance requirements.
• Assist with a range of audits to assess compliance with governance requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationship to support and facilitate the Institute’s governance and risk management priorities
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.

Selection Criteria

1. Proven experience providing quality governance support services, preferably in a tertiary education context including a secretariat function.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations.
3. Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
4. Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
5. High degree of personal resilience, reliability, integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
6. Proven high level skills in using commonly used office software and databases (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) with good attention to detail.
7. Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
8. Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

Desirable

• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Institute’s structure, functions, and objectives.

For any queries please contact recruitment on 08 8939 7222 or email recruitment@batchelor.edu.au
 

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