<div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Manuka, Canberra, ACT&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Fixed Term</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$109,560 - $117,990 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Immediate&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55 pm, Wednesday, 15 May 2024&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning&nbsp;Centres.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Catholic Education Office is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning&nbsp;centres&nbsp;in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Catholic Education Office&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of schools and ELCs.&nbsp; Service Areas include Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Governance Officer&nbsp;is part of the Governance team that is led by the General Counsel, Governance, Risk and Policy Manager. The team support best practice governance and ensure appropriate polices and frameworks are in place to support sound and transparent decision making, strengthen organisation resilience and provide high quality professional governance support to senior employees of the Catholic Education Office, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) and CECG schools to assist them to discharge their duties in a transparent, lawful and accountable manner.</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Assist with the ongoing review and improvement of CECG’s governance arrangements, working together with the Governance and Policy Advisor to identify and implement contemporary practices and systems to ensure that legislative requirements and Board and executive directions are met.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Assist in the implementation and review of key governance initiatives, including the day-to-day management of the school governance sites to ensure that legislative requirements are met (including governance requirements under ACT and NSW Education Legislation, ACNC etc.)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Assist the Governance and Policy Advisor and/or the Company Secretary in the preparation of briefings, papers and reports.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Assist the Governance and Policy Advisor to provide support and advice to to schools and the executive on corporate governance principles.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Provide day to day support to schools and staff in relation to the conflict-of-interest procedure and registers and the Delegation of Authority instrument.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Promote and support organisational initiatives and best practice governance polices, frameworks and processes, and the integration of these into key business processes.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Tertiary or relevant qualifications is desirable but not essential, however previous experience in corporate governance is desirable.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Current working with children registration/clearance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Current driver’s license.</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Selection Criteria&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Excellent communication skills including written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others and influence positive change.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">High level organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Professional experience and working knowledge with computer software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.</span></li> </ol> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the criteria and skill set required.&nbsp;</em></span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt">Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Professional and Technical Skills and Knowledge section in the position description and a current resume.&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>&nbsp;and position description.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Rebecca Radanovich, People &amp; Culture Officer, on 0475136048 or via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amy.tallon@cg.catholic.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rebecca.radanovich@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</span></p> </div><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503149/governance-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>