* Full-time, permanent position
* Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
* Based at the picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Are you driven by purpose and passionate about upholding governance standards to the highest legal and ethical standards in a complex, dynamic environment?
At The University of Queensland (UQ), we’re committed to creating a better world through education, research, and collaboration. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Governance Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening the governance foundations that support one of Australia’s leading universities.
This is more than just a governance role, it’s a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful, long-term institutional impact. You’ll guide and influence decision-making at the highest levels, offering direct engagement with the Vice-Chancellor, Senate members, and senior executives. Your responsibilities will span across key governance areas, including information access (right to information), Board and Senate committee support, university policies and delegations, and the delivery of Senate and Academic Board elections.
Join a university that values integrity, innovation, and community. Here, your work will help shape a governance culture that underpins organisational excellence and trust.
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
o Development and maintenance of delegation policies and procedures.
o Management of right to information applications and third-party, law enforcement, and administrative access requests for information.
o Provision of secretariat support (stakeholder liaison, agenda preparation and distribution, meeting attendance, minutes and matters arising) for Boards of UQ controlled entities and UQ Senate committees.
o Provision of organisational information to inform due diligence enquiries from third party vendors.
o Development and maintenance of clear, consistent and transparent processes for all areas of responsibility, to ensure clear customer expectations.
o Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities across areas of responsibility.
o Identification of governance-related risks, and working proactively to mitigate potential issues.
o Development of training and guidance materials to improve staff capability in response to right to information and information access applications, reporting and presentation to Boards and Committees.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
o Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
o 17% superannuation contributions
o 17.5% annual leave loading
o Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
o Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
o UQ Study for Staff
o On campus childcare options
o Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
o Salary packaging options
About You
o Undergraduate qualifications in law, governance, business administration or a related field, or extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training and qualifications.
o Proven governance experience in a large and complex organisation, and preferably in the higher education sector
o In-depth knowledge of governance principles.
o Exceptional organisational and project management abilities.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives
o Analytical mindset with the capability to assess complex governance issues and provide practical solutions.
o Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead governance initiatives.
o Proficiency in relevant software and tools for policy management, board management and record keeping.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Anita White, Associate Director, Governance and Policy via anita.white@uq.edu.au .
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
o Resume
o A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au .
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-53254).
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