Senior Governance Administrator

• Employment Type: Full-time, fixed term 6 month opportunity
• Remuneration: Level 7 $106,351 - $115,103(depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid work arrangement available)

About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. This role is based in VP HR Office Team, within the Operations Division at UNSW.

Why your Role Matters
As the Senior Governance Administrator, you will play a key role in providing professional support for Council, senior management meetings and executive support to the Director of Governance and Governance team. You’ll also be responsible for delivering projects, providing advice on the application of policies and resolving issues communicated to the Chancellor.

The Senior Governance Administrator reports to the Director of Governance and holds significant working relationships with team members in Governance, members of Council and its committees, the University Leadership Team (ULT),  and the wider university community.  Your day to day will include:

• Facilitating the effective operation of Council, Council committees and senior management meetings.
• Liaising with stakeholders to establish meeting schedules and prepare meeting documents and activities.
• Supporting the development of ULT meeting packs.
• Driving the development of documentation required for the effective management and operation of committees to meet
  (including legislative compliance obligations: terms of reference, declarations of interests, foreign affiliations, Defence security requirements).
• Proactively identifying and resolving complex or sensitive issues arising in connection with the operation of committees and other compliance activities of the Unit.

Who You Are: We are looking for a proactive professional with relevant experience in governance who can confidently build effective relationships with executives, committee members and staff across UNSW, alongside:

• An understanding of the role and operation of governance bodies with demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative support in a governance context. (Experience with Diligent Boards is beneficial, but not essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and communicate with a wide range of people including external Council and Committee members and senior management.
• A high level of personal integrity and professional commitment, and the ability to deal with confidential matters with diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to operate with a high level of independence and judgement and with a proven ability to work effectively on multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage time, maintain high attention to detail and ensure targeted outcomes.
• Advanced computer skills, and in particular PowerPoint, Excel, databases, Outlook.
• Demonstrated project management, analysis, research, planning and advisory skills, combined with creative problem-solving skills.
• Advanced numeracy skills.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Wednesday 27 March by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: ***************@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.