Purpose of the Position: Working as a member of the Risk unit, the Governance Lead is responsible for managing the governance of Aboriginal Investment NT and its Board and Committees and ensures efficient processes, facilitates compliance with policies and regulations and supports decision making through the preparation of high-quality documentation and reporting. This role also provides high-level administrative and coordination support across the Governance and Secretariat functions to enable effective operations.
This role requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including ability to effectively liaise, consult and build partnerships with key stakeholders including Board and Committee Members.
Duties: Provide specialist and high-level advice and support to the organisation in respect to governance matters, including compliance with internal governance obligations (including Board and Committee Charters and Code of Conduct) and legislative obligations (including Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 and Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013).Coordinate governance meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, preparing minutes, circular resolutions and Board papers, distributing documentation, and tracking actions to ensure accurate and timely follow up.Central liaison for the Board and Committees, both internally and externally, ensuring positive, collaborative and effective relationships.Support the continuous improvement of governance processes by contributing to the development, review, and maintenance of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements while promoting operational efficiency and best practices in governance. Assist in the collation and preparation of reports ensuring high quality of reports and reporting to the Board and Committees.Provide high-level advice and support to the governance and secretariat functions, including managing complaints, Public Interest Disclosures and Freedom of Information requests and ensuring seamless operations and alignment with overarching organisational objectives.Coordinate and oversee governance-related training, induction and ongoing support to Board directors and Committee members. This includes managing onboarding processes, facilitating workshops, maintaining governance resources such as the Board Handbook, and supporting performance review programs to ensure continuous improvement and best practices in governance.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of information, respond to enquiries, and support collaboration across governance initiatives.Key Selection Criteria: Essential: Demonstrated experience in providing high level support and coordination of governance and secretariat functions within Commonwealth and/or Aboriginal Corporations.Demonstrated cultural capability, including respect for diversity and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.High level knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements and proven experience in managing complaints, Public Interest Disclosures and Freedom of Information requests.Exceptional oral and written communication, negotiation and facilitation skills.Exceptional interpersonal skills including ability to effectively liaise, consult and build partnerships with key stakeholders including Board and Committee Members.Ability to build consensus, foster relationships, and resolve conflicts effectively.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues.High ethical integrity, reliability and accountability and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines.Desirable: Membership with an associated professional body (AICD).Organisation Expectations: Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of their team or work unit in order to meet organisation objectives. This includes demonstrating appropriate and professional workplace behaviours in accordance with the Code of Conduct, providing assistance to team members if required and undertaking other key responsibilities or activities as directed by one's supervisors.Demonstrate and promote the organisation Values, ensuring all workplace behaviour is appropriate in all workplace settings, proactively calling out inappropriate behaviour.Read, understand and comply with all organisation policies and procedures.Undertake risk management and actively support and participate in the risk management processes adopted by the organisation which include identifying, analysing and evaluating risk that may impact on the organisation.Complete all mandatory training such as required by the organisation.Demonstrate understanding of the principles of anti-discrimination, staff equity, work health and safety and other relevant legislation, and show the willingness and capacity to implement equal employment opportunity and work health and safety plans, policies and programs.Work Health & Safety Ensure all activities comply with WHS legislation and organisation policy & procedure.Implement & monitoring risk management activities including, but not limited to, workplace inspections, incident/hazard investigation and follow-up, and support in implementation of risk controls.Analysis of WHS training requirements for staff including the provision of training and monitoring of training to ensure completion and currency.Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000.
To apply, provide the following via email to by 5pm Friday, 21 March 2025. Cover letter, maximum 2 pages, that addresses the Essential and Desirable selection criteria outlined in the position descriptionResume, maximum 3 pages, that outlines your relevant skills and experienceDetails of two referees #J-18808-Ljbffr