Corporate Governance Lead
Job no: 505115
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Leadership, Legal & Corporate Affairs
- Ultimo location
- Executive level
- Permanent full time role
About the ABC
The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,500 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.
About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced governance professional to support the effective operation of the Board Secretariat and lead the development and continuous improvement of the ABC's corporate governance framework.
Reporting to the Head of Board Secretariat & Corporate Governance, the role will play a key part in ensuring the organisation meets its statutory obligations under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and other relevant legislation.
The Corporate Governance Lead will work collaboratively with senior executives, the ABC Board, and Advisory Council members to strengthen governance processes, coordinate meetings and policy frameworks, and provide expert advice on compliance and corporate governance matters.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ABC's corporate governance framework and supporting policies, registers, and instruments.
- Support the ABC Board Secretariat and Advisory Council, coordinating meetings, papers, briefings, and follow-up actions.
- Maintain the Board Policy Framework, ensuring alignment with legislation, governance standards, and organisational policy.
- Provide expert governance and compliance advice to senior leaders and the Board, monitoring legislative and best practice developments.
- Drive process improvement and collaboration across the ABC to strengthen governance capability and culture.
Position Description
About You
- Admission as a Legal Practitioner in an Australian jurisdiction with at least 10 years' relevant experience.
- Proven expertise in corporate governance or company secretariat functions, ideally within a statutory organisation.
- Strong understanding of the PGPA Act, governance principles, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and judgement when managing sensitive and confidential matters.
More info
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Diversity and inclusion
In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.
For further information on this position please contact Shaun Williams, Head of Recruitment via email.
We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.
We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.
Advertised: 24 Nov 2025 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Dec 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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