Senior Governance Leader, Strategy & Compliance

Australian Catholic University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Catholic University is seeking an Associate Director, Governance to lead ACU's Governance Unit within the Legal, Assurance and Governance Directorate. The role focuses on ensuring statutory compliance and strengthening governance across the university while guiding senior management decisions.

The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, promote ethical governance, and drive continuous improvement in governance systems and practices across ACU's campuses and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in governance within a large regulated organisation.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Ability to drive strategic governance initiatives across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governance Unit and ensure compliance with statutory functions under relevant Acts.
• Support Senate and committees and enhance governance practices across ACU.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Australian Catholic University is seeking an Associate Director, Governance to lead ACU's Governance Unit within the Legal, Assurance and Governance Directorate. The role focuses on ensuring statutory compliance and strengthening governance across the university while guiding senior management decisions.

The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, promote ethical governance, and drive continuous improvement in governance systems and practices across ACU's campuses and