Senior Governance Advisor: Board Strategy & Rights

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

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