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A$94,563.00/yr - A$106,775.00/yr
Strategic Governance Manager
Townsville, Canberra
Applications close Wednesday 11 June, 2025
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Reef Authority) is a Commonwealth non-corporate entity, and a statutory agency established by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Marine Park Act), reporting to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Our objective is the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community through the care and development of the Marine Park.
Managing a reef roughly the size of Italy demands many skills and talents, so you don't have to be a marine biologist to contribute to our mission. From finance to marketing roles, we have a team almost as diverse as the ecosystem we protect. Our commitment and dedication to the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian public have a long-lasting impact, and we are looking for individuals who can bring their unique skills, experience, and knowledge to our high-performing and inclusive organisation.
The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled business and governance professional to join our Strategic Governance section. The section provides quality governance advice that informs strategic direction, enhances decision making, and guides organisational integrity.
The Strategic Governance Manager ensures best practice governance, project management, and high-level administration is applied to our key governance body the Marine Park Authority Board, and the role provides governance advice and strategic support for two committees that report to the Marine Park Authority Board.
The position provides dedicated high-level executive assistant support to the Reef Authority's Board Chairperson and Board members, and supports other committees and activities administered by the Strategic Governance section. The position also contributes to the section's activities which includes corporate planning.
About You
* You are a highly capable business, governance, or project management professional who can apply best practice governance in key forums.
* You are diligent, professional, exceptionally organised, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
* You are a highly capable communicator with well-developed writing, editing, proof-reading skills.
* You are able to capably and confidently provide governance advice to senior leaders.
* You are resourceful, a problem-solver, and can apply judgement, logic, and discretion.
* You are an exceptional team player who works in harmony with your team, staff, and stakeholders.
* You are detail orientated, methodical, apply strategic thinking, analytical, and can use a workflow system to manage key governance functions.
* You are aware of the broader operating environment, factors influencing the environment, and how your work contributes to it.
* You are flexible in how and where you work and willing to support your team in a range of functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Apply best practice governance, project support, and administration to our key governance body the Marine Park Authority Board and provide governance advice for the two advisory committees that report to the Board.
* Confidently write, edit, and proofread a large volume of complex materials for compliance and clarity, often to tight deadlines. Provide timely and considered advice to senior managers on content and governance.
* Strategically manage the governance structure by developing well-considered forward plans, calendars, agendas, minutes, papers, reports, and correspondence using a workflow management system.
* Provide high-level project management for the section across budget and contract management, strategically manage governance functions end-to-end, and demonstrate strategic thinking in undertaking tasks.
* Implement business improvement projects, maintain positive working relationships, and provide high level executive assistant support to our Chairperson and Board members.
* Provide support to the Strategic Governance leadership team with corporate planning activities, and other functions as required.
* Work in harmony with the Strategic Governance team, Board, our Executive, and other Reef Authority staff; participate in Agile ways of working and flexible working more generally; and contribute to other section projects and functions including other committees.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jessica Mead, Assistant Director Governance and Strategy; Mobile: 0499 438 324
This is your chance to contribute to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef by ensuring smooth governance operations and supporting key decision-making processes. Apply now and bring your attention to detail, communication skills, and governance know-how to a role that truly matters.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Strategy/Planning, Analyst, and Other
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