About the Commission The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under Victoria's key human rights laws - the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and the Change and Suppression Practice Prohibition Act 2021. Our vision is for a fair, safe, and inclusive Victoria where every person is respected and treated with dignity. We work with others to eliminate inequality and build a community that respects and promotes human rights and equal opportunity. We are a small and buzzing organisation that embraces the VPS values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Our teams are filled with highly motivated, conscientious, and collaborative people who love what they do and uphold our values. We know that our work has the greatest impact when it is informed by diverse experiences and perspectives. For more information on working with us please visit https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/ About the Role The Senior Adviser, Governance and Reporting provide secretariat function for the Commission's Board and committees, manages a suite of integrity and compliance related frameworks, policies, procedures, and registers and supports staff across the Commission to ensure good governance and integrity is maintained. The role also contributes to the ongoing management of the Commission's risk management framework and supports the internal audit function. The role ensures compliance with legislative regulatory requirements The role is an opportunity to: Lead the Secretariat function for the Commission's Board and Committees. Develop, implement, and maintain corporate governance, integrity, and compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, and registers relating to Board governance, staff conduct, delegations, conflicts of interest, and organisational operations Prepare high-level written communications, governance reports, ministerial and executive briefings, submissions, and correspondence Participate in cross-Commission, interdepartmental, and Victorian Government working groups, committees, and networks as required. The role also contributes to the ongoing management of the Commission's risk management framework and supports the internal audit function. The role ensures compliance with legislative regulatory requirements. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated experience providing high-level Board and Committee secretariat services, with strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, processes, and practices to support effective governance outcomes and decision-making. Demonstrated experience working within a governance, legal, risk, compliance, or regulatory environment at a senior level within government or the ability to rapidly acquire and apply this knowledge in a complex public sector setting. Highly developed written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to draft, proofread, edit, and quality assure complex documents, reports, Board papers, correspondence, and governance materials across a broad range of subject matters with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands, manage multiple projects simultaneously, exercise sound judgement, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and corporate systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and electronic records management systems. Qualifications A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in (Law, Governance, Risk, Policy) is mandatory. Additional qualifications in corporate governance or board support preferred. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing the key selection criteria. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. We strongly encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
