Senior Governance Adviser

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 143.000 - 167.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Senior Governance Adviser to support the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. You will guide planning, advise the commissioner, and assist boards and leaders on plans, risks and decisions.

This fixed-term, full-time role lasts 18 months, with a salary of AUD 142,790–166,938 per year plus super. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience is preferred, with strong writing and governance skills

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Provide clear advice to the commissioner, board and leaders on plans, risks and decisions.
• Coordinate business plans and track progress towards goals.
• Prepare and check reports, speeches, letters and briefing notes.
• Organise board and committee meetings, prepare papers and record key decisions.
• Maintain policies and records for risk, integrity, privacy and information security.

Conocimientos

Governance advice

Board support

Risk management

Writing skills

Educación

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

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 usThe 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 isresponsive to the strategic and operational needs of the organisation in the areas of people and culture, informationmanagement and technology, finance, audit and risk, governance, business planning and performance.What you will doAs 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 decisionscoordinate business plans and track progress towards agreed goalsprepare and check accurate reports, speeches, letters and briefing notesorganise board and committee meetings, prepare papers and record key decisionsmaintain effective policies and records for risk, integrity, privacy and information security.About youYou 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 rightsexperience supporting boards and committees, with knowledge of government processes and governance or the ability to learn quicklystrong writing skills to draft, edit and check complex documents with caresound 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 [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitmentThe 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.