Senior Manager, Corporate Governance

Griffith International; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development opportunities

Salary packaging options

Health discounts

Job summary

Griffith University is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Governance to lead the governance framework and provide strategic advice to senior leaders, the Chancellor, and University Council. The role includes overseeing committee secretariat services, policy governance and delegations, with a focus on integrity and continuous improvement.

The position reports to the Head of Corporate Governance, manages a governance team and drives compliance with regulatory and higher education standards across

Qualifications

• Relevant governance and secretariat experience (boards, councils, committees)
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, policy management and delegations
• Ability to provide strategic advice and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Experience in regulatory compliance in higher education or similar sector

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance advice to the Chancellor, University Council and senior leaders
• Lead governance services, including secretariat support for Council and key committees
• Contribute to development and improvement of governance policies and delegations
• Oversee governance compliance and reporting aligned with legal and higher education standards
• Lead and develop a high-performing governance team and stakeholder relationships

Skills

Governance

Secretariat support

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in law, governance, business or public administration

Job description

• Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: General Counsel - VPC
• Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.Griffith was created to be a different type of university.You’llfindwe’reabout leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and howyou’llachieve them.

Why?Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from allwalks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

About the opportunity

The Senior Manager, Corporate Governance plays a key leadership role in supporting the University's governance framework, providing strategic advice and high-level governance support to the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor, University Council, Council Committees and senior executives.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance, the position oversees the effective operation of Council and key governance committees, ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies and delegations.

The role also provides leadership to a specialist governance team responsible for committee secretariat services, policy governance, elections, delegations management, records governance and executive support, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity and continuous improvement across the University's governance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic governance advice and support to the Chancellor, University Council, Council Committees and senior leaders, ensuring effective decision-making and governance outcomes.
• Lead and support the delivery of governance services, including secretariat support for University Council and key committees such as Audit and Risk, Finance and Infrastructure, and People, Nominations and Remuneration.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the University's governance frameworks, policies and delegations, driving best practice and organisational effectiveness.
• Oversee governance compliance and reporting activities, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory and higher education standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing governance team, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and a culture of excellence, integrity and continuous improvement.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, governance, business, public administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing governance and secretariat support to boards, councils, committees, or senior leadership groups.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, policy management, delegations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and governing bodies.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a full time, continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.
This is a senior contract, a competitive salary will be negotiated with the preferred candidate.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University,we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staffassistancescheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith,we’recommitted to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and whereveryou’refrom. If yourequireany accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For moreinformationplease visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.OurUniversityis committed to fostering a safe,respectfuland inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community.Griffith University also maintainsa strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy .