Governance & Policy Lead — Higher Education

JMC Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governance & Policy Officer at JMC Academy supports the governance framework across academic and corporate operations, providing secretariat services to the Academic Board and Risk & Audit Committee. You will manage policy development, reviews and compliance obligations, and help with regulatory submissions and governance reporting.

While Sydney is the preferred location, we welcome applicants from Melbourne or Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, committee support, policy administration or compliance within a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of higher education legislation, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations and standards and apply them in an organisational context.
• Excellent minute-taking, document drafting and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Highly developed organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working with confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Ability to prepare professional documentation for executive, governance and board audiences.
• Sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Qualification in Law, Governance, Business, Public Policy, Education or related discipline.
• Alignment with JMC Academy's purpose, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretariat support to Academic Board, Risk & Audit Committee and subcommittees.
• Prepare agendas, collate papers, coordinate meeting documentation and draft minutes.
• Maintain committee records, action registers, terms of reference and governance documentation.
• Manage the institutional policy framework, including policy development, reviews and approvals.
• Maintain policy registers, governance registers and key instruments.
• Provide guidance to staff on governance processes and approvals.
• Review policies to ensure alignment with legislation and standards.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries and external reviews.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, registrations and accreditation activities.
• Monitor regulatory change and implement governance updates.
• Support governance training and committee inductions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen governance practices.

Skills

Governance

Committee support

Policy administration

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Minute-taking

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Law, Governance, Business, Public Policy, Education or related discipline

Job description

The Governance & Policy Officer at JMC Academy supports the governance framework across academic and corporate operations, providing secretariat services to the Academic Board and Risk & Audit Committee. You will manage policy development, reviews and compliance obligations, and help with regulatory submissions and governance reporting.

While Sydney is the preferred location, we welcome applicants from Melbourne or Brisbane.