Advisor, Governance

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) invites applications for an Advisor to develop, implement and improve our internal governance framework. You will apply governance expertise and sound judgement to facilitate oversight, decision-making and accountability across APRA’s executive governance committees.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to align governance arrangements with strategic objectives and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering governance materials for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess governance risk and balance business priorities.
• Background in regulatory or financial services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support executive decision making by coordinating committees, managing agendas and providing timely and accurate information.
• Provide advice to business areas to ensure effective presentation of agenda items and alignment to priorities.
• Monitor governance decisions and actions to support accountability and timely implementation.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve governance processes and practices.
• Support compliance with governance requirements and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Board portals

Tools

Board management software

Job description

• Provide oversight and support to a core element of APRA’s Corporate Plan
• Join a flexible and inclusive culture with hybrid working arrangement
• Playing a key role in supporting APRA’s core operations and strategic outcomes

The role

As the Advisor you will play a key role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of APRA’s internal governance framework. Apply governance expertise and sound judgement to facilitate effective oversight, decision-making and accountability across APRA’s executive governance committees.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, the role works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure governance arrangements are aligned to APRA’s strategic objectives and regulatory obligations.

The team

The Governance team sits within the Strategy and Governance Branch of the Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services Division (ChES). ChES plays a vital role in the effective functioning of the organisation and comprises a range of critical functions, including strategy and governance, corporate affairs, regulatory affairs, finance, project delivery, facilities, and people and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Support executive decision making by coordinating committees, managing agendas and providing timely and accurate information;
• Provide advice to business areas to ensure effective presentation of agenda items, including alignment to strategic priorities and timely consideration by the appropriate committee;
• Monitor governance decisions and actions to support accountability and timely implementation;
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes to ensure effective governance practices; and
• Support compliance with governance requirements and regulatory obligations.

About you

• High degree of discretion and integrity for confidential information;
• Sound judgement, including the ability to identify governance risk and pragmatic solutions that balance business needs;
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience preparing materials for senior stakeholders;
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills;
• Collaborative team player who can work across various business areas;
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Experience within a regulatory or financial services environment; and
• Experience with board management software, corporate governance principles and secretariat processes would be highly regarded.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government Security clearance.

About APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia’s financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, efficient and competitive financial system.

At APRA we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.