Senior Governance Manager: Strategic Reform & Compliance

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney seeks a Senior Manager, Governance to lead strategic governance reform initiatives and strengthen academic and corporate governance frameworks. You will drive policies, assurance frameworks and delegations, reporting to the Chief Governance Officer and collaborating with Senate committees and senior leaders.

This role demands extensive governance expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to influence across a large, complex organisation while delivering high-impact

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in governance, policy, assurance or compliance within a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governance frameworks and best practice, regulatory requirements and best practice governance principles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships at senior levels.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical capability and sound judgement when managing complex issues.
• Highly developed communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of education, training and significant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of major governance reform initiatives across academic and corporate governance.
• Drive the review, development and enhancement of governance policies, delegations and governance instruments.
• Develop and embed governance assurance frameworks to strengthen compliance, accountability and organisational performance.
• Provide expert governance advice and leadership to key committees of Senate.
• Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and lead collaborative, cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage complex governance projects, resources and priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Governance

Policy development

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Job description

The University of Sydney seeks a Senior Manager, Governance to lead strategic governance reform initiatives and strengthen academic and corporate governance frameworks. You will drive policies, assurance frameworks and delegations, reporting to the Chief Governance Officer and collaborating with Senate committees and senior leaders.

This role demands extensive governance expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to influence across a large, complex organisation while delivering high-impact