Deputy Director, Corporate Governance and Risk Office

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Work type:Fixed Term
Location:Canberra / ACT
Categories:Professional

Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: Negotiable salary

About Us

The Australian National University (ANU) is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally. ​ ANU attracts exceptional staff and students and, through education and enrichment programs, helps them to achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers.   Ranked in the top 30 universities globally, the first Australian university to be recognised in this elite tier, ANU continues to be an academic resource for the whole of Australia.

The Corporate Governance and Risk Office (CGRO) is responsible for managing the governance functions of the University, mainly by providing procedural advice and secretariat support to the Chancellor and the ANU Council, Council Committees, and the Academic Board. CGRO also manages ANU policy, delegations and the risk management framework (including the internal audit function). 

About the role

The ANU is seeking an experienced, energetic, and organised professional to provide high level corporate governance services to the University, the Council and its Committees. A combination of strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement is especially important in this role, as is leadership experience and an eye for detail.  Expertise in a governance, board, policy and/or risk management environment is essential, as are relevant formal qualifications.  

For additional information, please contact Chris Reid, Council Secretary and Director, Corporate Governance and Risk, M: 0416-277-014 E: [email protected]  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A maximum one (1) page Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role/s; and
• A current curriculum vitae (CV). 

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised:03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:27 Nov 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time