Leadership in Governance
This role oversees and strengthens governance practices across the organisation, aligning boards and leadership, promoting transparency, and ensuring effective governance structures.
The Head of Governance will develop and implement governance frameworks that support decision-making across boards, ensure compliance with legal requirements, provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board Chairs, and act as Company Secretary for the Global Board and Entity Boards.
* Develop and implement governance frameworks that support effective decision-making across boards.
* Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions of operation.
* Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board Chairs on governance matters.
* Act as the Company Secretary for the Global Board and Entity Boards as required.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Leadership:
Develop and implement governance frameworks that support effective decision-making across boards. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions of operation. Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Board Chairs on governance matters. Act as the Company Secretary for the Global Board and Entity Boards as required.
Board Support and Coordination: Facilitate collaboration and engagement between the Global and Entity boards to ensure alignment of strategy, policy, and oversight. Support the Governance team in preparing and managing board and committee meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up actions. Support board member recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
Policy and Compliance: Oversee the development, review, and implementation of governance-related policies and procedures. Monitor compliance with governance policies and escalate issues as appropriate. Lead risk assessments and advise on risk culture related to governance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with all Board Directors, aligned with The Foundation's philosophy of genuine partnership as being the cornerstone of efficiency. Act as a key liaison between the organisation and external governance bodies, regulators, and corporate secretarial service providers. Foster a culture of ethical leadership and accountability across all levels of the organisation.
Capacity Building: Build governance capacity within all entities through training, mentoring, and resource development. Promote best practices in governance and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience in governance leadership within complex, multi-entity organisations, preferably in international development.
* Company Secretary qualifications.
* A strong understanding of nonprofit governance, legal frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
* Familiarity with governance in federated or networked organisational models.
* Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* An ability to navigate cross-cultural and international governance environments.
* A strategic thinker with high integrity and discretion.
Benefits
This role offers:
* Generous salary packaging options, increasing take-home pay.
* A flexible work environment prioritising output over hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
* Generous leave allowances.
* Ongoing commitment to professional development through tailored programs and focused conversations.
Join Our Team
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please submit your application, including a CV and cover letter addressing the key criteria listed above.