Manager of Governance - Deputy Secretary to Senate

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About the opportunity 
The primary function of the Manager of Governance & Deputy Secretary to Senate is to manage the day to day business of the Secretariat and provide governance advice and high-level support to the Secretary to Senate and other senior University Officers. The position will provide detailed business analysis, information management and oversee the management and provision of the University’s governance services.The position will provide strong leadership and direction to an integrated University Secretariat to ensure delivery of a cohesive and coordinated business management and secretariat function across the University’s senior decision making bodies.The Manager of Governance & Deputy Secretary to Senate will play the leading role in integrating the work practices of the University Secretariat through workflow procedures and continuous process improvement, issues management and the use of technology. 


About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Manager of Governance & Deputy Secretary to Senate who can: 

• Coordinate the efficient and effective provision of executive and administrative advice and support and manage the flow of business for the University’s senior decision making bodies, their Committees and Working Groups.
• Provide high level governance advice and support to the Secretary of Senate, Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Chairs of committees, Fellows of Senate and other University senior officers on matters of business, decision-making and governance.
• Oversee the management and co-ordination of the workflow of the University Secretariat ensuring that meetings are appropriately sequenced, coordinated and resourced.
• Provide professional guidance, training and ongoing advice to Executive Officers and Committee Officers, Chairs and members as required. Maintain professional and effective communications and working relationships with Chairs, members and key stakeholders.
• Play a key role in the development of governance and business related objectives and the delivery of these within agreed budgets and timelines including system development and improvement.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budgets of the University Secretariat, including the preparation of funding submissions for additional resources where required.
• Proactively identify governance policy issues and the development of strategies to address gaps and mitigate risk. Undertake research of issues and provide high level policy advice and briefing materials and information on significant matters with respect to governance issues.

About us  
The Vice-Chancellor, in consultation with the Senate, University Executive (UE) and Academic Board, leads the University and determines its overall direction. The Vice-Chancellor works with UE to prioritise the University’s many diverse activities and ensures that the University remains focused on achieving its essential purpose of promoting scholarship, research, enquiry, the interaction of research and teaching, and the achievement of academic excellence.

The Secretariat supports this through the provision of an integrated secretariat function that delivers a cohesive and coordinated secretariat support to the University’s senior decision-making bodies.

The position works closely with the Secretary to Senate, Senate, Academic Board, the UE, and manages and directs the Executive and Committee Officers to ensure the effective and appropriate management of all governance matters affecting the University, including statutory and policy compliance, the conduct of elections and the maintenance of corporate records and websites. The Manager of Governance & Deputy Secretary to Senate will report directly to the Secretary to Senate on all matters relating to the management and performance of the University Secretariat and will also undertake a portfolio of committee work.

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.


How to apply 
For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website. 

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 2 August 2018 at 11:30pm

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 

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