Senior Governance Adviser

Department Of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is seeking a senior governance adviser to help make sound decisions. You will guide planning, support leaders and help staff meet their duties with calm, clear judgement.

You will provide clear advice to the commissioner, board and leaders on plans, risks and decisions; coordinate business plans and track progress; prepare reports, speeches and briefing notes; organise board meetings and maintain policies for risk, privacy and

Qualifications

• Experience providing expert advice on equal opportunity and human rights
• Experience supporting boards and committees; knowledge of government processes and governance
• Strong writing skills to draft, edit and check complex documents
• Sound judgement to solve problems and build relationships

Responsibilities

• provide clear advice to the commissioner, board and leaders on plans, risks and decisions
• coordinate business plans and track progress towards agreed goals
• prepare and check accurate reports, speeches, letters and briefing notes
• organise board and committee meetings, prepare papers and record key decisions
• maintain effective policies and records for risk, integrity, privacy and information security

Skills

Strong writing skills

Sound judgement

Expert advice on EEO and human rights

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

• Help shape decisions that support equal opportunity and human rights.
• Advise senior leaders and guide the work of the board.
• Use your judgement to solve problems and improve public services.
• Build your skills across planning, risk and governance.
• Fixed-term, full-time role lasting 18 months, earning $142,790 - $166,938 per year, plus super.

About us

The Corporate Services Branch maximises the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC/the Commission) ability to achieve its strategic objectives through supporting and enabling a professional, engaged and high performing workforce and culture. The branch provides a strong internal service culture that is responsive to the strategic and operational needs of the organisation in the areas of people and culture, information management and technology, finance, audit and risk, governance, business planning and performance.

What you will do

As senior governance adviser, you will help the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission make sound decisions. You will guide planning, support leaders and help staff meet their duties.

You will:

• provide clear advice to the commissioner, board and leaders on plans, risks and decisions
• coordinate business plans and track progress towards agreed goals
• prepare and check accurate reports, speeches, letters and briefing notes
• organise board and committee meetings, prepare papers and record key decisions
• maintain effective policies and records for risk, integrity, privacy and information security.

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification. You will ideally bring a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

You should also have:

• experience providing expert advice on equal opportunity and human rights
• experience supporting boards and committees, with knowledge of government processes and governance or the ability to learn quickly
• strong writing skills to draft, edit and check complex documents with care
• sound judgement to solve problems, build working relationships and respond calmly to change.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Michelle Fernandes at ***************@veohrc.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.