Interim Manager, Governance - Policy & Contracts

Slade Group; Geelong; Hybride; AUD 96 000 - 124 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

6-month assignment

Potential extension

Résumé du poste

An interim Governance Manager role is available with a Victorian public sector client delivering arts and community engagement programs. The 6-month assignment is in Geelong with hybrid work and a preference for 0.8 FTE.

You will lead policy, governance and contract management, liaise with external legal advisers, and prepare governance papers for boards and committees. Compensation is $80 per hour plus superannuation, with flexible hours and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Proven governance, policy and contract management experience.
• Ability to review commercial agreements for compliance.
• Experience translating legal/regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Experience preparing governance papers for boards, trusts or committees.

Responsabilités

• Maintain the policy framework with a prioritised policy register.
• Strengthen the contract management function with the business and external legal provider.
• Act as the first contact for legal enquiries and review agreements for state government alignment.
• Prepare governance papers for the Trust and Subcommittees using established templates.

Connaissances

Governance

Policy management

Contract management

Legal liaison

Stakeholder comms

Description du poste

Interim Manager, Governance - Policy & Contracts

Our client is a highly regarded Victorian public sector organisation that delivers a year-round program of performing arts and community engagement. We are seeking an experienced governance professional to step in straight away and lead the governance, policy and contract management functions for 6 months.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining the policy framework, using an established, prioritised policy register, and helping business areas develop and review their policies.
• Building and strengthening the contract management function, and working with the business and the external legal provider to finalise contracts and variations for execution.
• Acting as the first point of contact for legal enquiries from the business, reviewing agreements for alignment with state government requirements and engaging the legal provider when needed.
• Preparing governance papers for the Trust and its Subcommittees using established templates, coordinating input from across the organisation.

About the opportunity

Our client is a highly regarded Victorian public sector organisation that delivers a year-round program of performing arts and community engagement. We are seeking an experienced governance professional to step in straight away and lead the governance, policy and contract management functions for 6 months.

About you

• You have proven experience in governance, policy and contract management, ideally with exposure to reviewing commercial agreements.
• You can work well with external legal advisers and translate compliance requirements into practical advice for the business.
• You've prepared papers or reports for a Board, Trust or Committee.
• You're self-directed and confident managing your own workload with a supportive, hands-off leader.
• You communicate clearly and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Victorian public sector experience is highly regarded but not essential. Strong governance and contract experience is the priority.
• You hold a current Working with Children Check or are willing to obtain one.

What's on offer

• $80 per hour plus superannuation.
• A 6-month assignment starting ASAP, with potential to extend.
• Flexible hours, with 0.8 FTE preferred and other arrangements considered for the right person.
• Hybrid working, with 2-3 days on-site
• The chance to make a visible impact in a creative, community-focused organisation.