Compliance and Governance Officer

Sugar Research Australia Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Research Australia Ltd. is seeking a Compliance and Governance Officer to join our Brisbane-based team.

The role focuses on maintaining the compliance framework, managing governance processes, and ensuring confidentiality and professional discretion in all interactions. You will support the CSGC, coordinate board and committee calendars, prepare papers, and oversee records, policies, and ASIC filings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a compliance and governance professional.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication to partner with stakeholders while maintaining independence.
• Discretion with confidentiality and legal privilege.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the compliance management and monitoring framework.
• Perform compliance assurance activities to ensure SRA's business units understand and adhere to their compliance obligations.
• Track and report on SRA compliance obligations, including those that relate to legislation, licensing and permits, and internal policies.
• Manage SRA's policies and procedures program to ensure that they are relevant and up to date.
• Manage SRA's member register from a governance perspective including advising the CSGC and the CEO on members' eligibility requirements.
• Assist in developing training to on compliance related matters and work with management to foster a culture of compliance across SRA.
• Coordinate and plan the board's and committees' calendars to ensure that relevant topics are raised at Board level.
• Manage meetings, preparation of agendas, board papers, presentations, minutes, minute taking and ensuring post-meeting action items are followed up in a timely way.
• Records management to ensure company books are up to date.
• Organise and coordinate SRA's Annual General Meeting, including fielding enquiries from members regarding voting eligibility.
• Coordinate filings with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).
• Assist the CSGC in managing SRA's insurance portfolio.

Skills

Experience in compliance and governan​

Strong communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Time management and organization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, commerce or law

Graduate qualifications in compliance and governance

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Business Central

Job description

About Sugar Research Australia (SRA)

Sugar Research Australia invests in and manages a portfolio of research, development and adoption projects that drive productivity, profitability and sustainability for the Australian sugarcane industry. We have highly dedicated and passionate people working on industry-critical projects to deliver tangible value outcomes and impact for our industry stakeholders.

About the role

The Compliance and Governance Officer provides support to the CSGC with impeccable professionalism, attention to detail, organisation and planning, and highly effective communication skills. This role has access to confidential and privileged information and always requires absolute tact and discretion.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain the compliance management and monitoring framework.
• Perform compliance assurance activities to ensure SRA's business units understand and adhere to their compliance obligations.
• Track and report on SRA compliance obligations, including those that relate to legislation, licensing and permits, and internal policies.
• Manage SRA's policies and procedures program to ensure that they are relevant and up to date.
• Manage SRA's member register from a governance perspective including advising the CSGC and the CEO on members' eligibility requirements.
• Assist in developing training to on compliance related matters and work with management to foster a culture of compliance across SRA.
• Coordinate and plan the board's and committees' calendars to ensure that relevant topics are raised at Board level.
• Manage meetings, preparation of agendas, board papers, presentations, minutes, minute taking and ensuring post-meeting action items are followed up in a timely way.
• Records management to ensure company books are up to date.
• Organise and coordinate SRA's Annual General Meeting, including fielding enquiries from members regarding voting eligibility.
• Coordinate filings with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).
• Assist the CSGC in managing SRA's insurance portfolio.

About you

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a compliance and governance professional.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, exceptional time management and organisation skills, prioritisation capabilities, advanced problem solving skills and impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a business partnering capacity whilst maintaining independence.
• Highly discrete with an excellent understanding of confidentiality and legal professional privilege.
• Collaborative, professional and confident, with the ability to interact with stakeholders professionally and effectively at all levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams with the ability to master the use of SRA specific software such as Business Central.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce or law or other related discipline.
• Graduate qualifications in compliance and governance, or completion of training courses from recognised institutions such as the Governance Institute of Australia or the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
• Some experience working with, or knowledge of, ISO standards or similar certifications.
• Some experience in regulated sectors (e.g. banking and finance).
• Experience working with platforms such as Board Effect or Diligent.
• Good working knowledge of ASIC filing requirements and deadlines.

To apply

Permanent role, and some intra- and inter-state travel may be required.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to apply. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake medical screening, drug and alcohol screening, and a police check.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.