Executive Assistant to the Chief Governance Officer

Executive Assistant to the Chief Governance Officer

Governance and Assurance Portfolio

Continuing, full-time

• $ 94,327 to $ 103,681 per annum (HEO6) + 17% super
• Salary packaging options available
• Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
• Armidale based role. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements available.
• Free on campus parking 
• On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
• Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role

This is a role for someone who thrives at the centre of things, where the work matters, the pace is real, and the people you support are leading the governance of a university through a period of genuine transformation. As Executive Assistant to the Chief Governance Officer, you will provide high-level executive support to the CGO and, on a secondary basis, the Chancellor. You will manage the flow of information, correspondence, briefing materials and meeting papers that keep UNE's governance functions running smoothly and on time. You will coordinate across Council and Committee members, the Vice-Chancellor's Office, senior executives, external stakeholders, regulatory bodies including TEQSA, and partner institutions. This is not a traditional EA role. You will work across the full breadth of the Governance and Assurance Portfolio, which is a team responsible for secretariat, internal audit, records, policy, governance, risk and compliance. You will track actions arising from Council and Committee meetings, support budget and resource management for the Portfolio, coordinate travel and accommodation for Council members, and independently research and analyse confidential and sensitive information as required by the CGO and the Chancellor. You will need initiative, sound judgment, integrity and diplomacy. You will manage competing priorities, maintain the strictest confidence, and contribute substantively to the work of a team that sits at the heart of UNE's accountability framework.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring experience providing executive support at senior management or board level, including managing workflows, correspondence and scheduling for multiple senior leaders. You will have a working knowledge of how governing bodies, committees, regulatory frameworks and compliance processes operate whether gained in higher education, the public sector or a corporate environment. You will be an excellent writer, capable of drafting reports, briefing papers and correspondence to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism. You will be comfortable working with a high level of autonomy, exercising sound judgment and planning skills to manage and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Your interpersonal skills will be strong. You will liaise effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels, from Council members and the Chancellor to regulatory bodies and colleagues across the University, maintaining diplomacy and discretion at all times.

You will hold a degree with substantial relevant experience, or extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.

About the Portfolio

The Governance and Assurance Portfolio supports and enables governance, compliance and institutional assurance at UNE. The Portfolio aggregates the University's governance functions with its assurance functions, including standards, frameworks and regulatory oversight. It encompasses the Office of the Chief Governance Officer, the Secretariat team, the Internal Audit function, the Records team, the Policy team, the Governance team, and the Self-Assurance function incorporating TEQSA registration and risk management. The Portfolio is led by the Chief Governance Officer, who also serves as Chief Audit Executive and University Secretary. You will be joining a small, high-performing team that operates at the intersection of strategy, accountability and institutional integrity, supporting the governing body, the executive and the University community through a period of significant change.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Kus Pandey, Panel Chair, Deputy Chief Governance Officer, phone: 0414 280 680, email: governance@une.edu.au. 

If you require any adjustments or support to fully participate such as an alternative format for the application form please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant at jobapplication@une.edu.au or on 02 6773 3705. 

If you have a disability and would like a confidential conversation about working at UNE, you are welcome to contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team. 

For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Before you apply

We encourage you to visit our How to Apply page. Whether you are new to applying at UNE or simply want to put your best foot forward, you will find practical, step-by-step guidance on preparing your application and crafting a compelling cover letter that clearly demonstrates your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquillity of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidales natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience . Information about relocation assistance.

UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace 

At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best. 

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+. 

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Accountable, Be Connected. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role, as indicated in the position description. This includes providing a National Police Check, Gender Based Violence Declaration and for some roles, a Working with Children Check prior to an offer of employment being made. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position, unless a specific legal requirement applies. For more information, see UNE's Pre-Employment Check Webpage.

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