Governance & Compliance Specialist

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

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.