AddressJob no: 0061694
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: UOM 10 – $143,913 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage governance processes for MDHS, ensuring efficient committee operations and compliance with policies.
- Spearhead strategic governance advice across the Faculty, implementing best practices to enhance committee effectiveness and efficiency, and alignment with University standards.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Governance Manager. The MDHS Governance Manager will oversee governance processes for the Faculty and its schools. You will manage executive committees, and provide expert advice on governance matters. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating executive meetings in conjunction with the Dean, facilitating and drafting papers for executive meetings, maintaining accurate records, advising our 6 Schools within the Faculty on governance matters and ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures. Additionally, the role involves championing records management practices and implementing procedures to enhance efficiency and adherence to best practices.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will possess extensive governance experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic thinking ability, and proficiency in managing complex situations.
You will also have:
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline (legal preferred) and or equivalent mix of education and significant relevant governance experience.
- High level interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and influence a range of people across all levels of the organisation
- Ability to apply advanced decision-making and discretionary judgement to multiple complex circumstances
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, a cornerstone of excellence, boasts an impressive research legacy and holds the prestigious position of the University of Melbourne's largest faculty. With an astounding research revenue of over $400 million in 2023, we are at the forefront of health research in Australia. Our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship is underlined by $85 million in commercialisation and government income, along with notable investments in intellectual property assets.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
