Senior Governance Officer

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 7.
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide high-level governance support across committees, policy, elections and statutory compliance.

The Opportunity
You will support key corporate and academic governance committees, including the Board of Trustees’ standing committees and Academic Senate. You will prepare agendas, papers and minutes, coordinate meeting schedules and communicate outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and timely distribution of materials.

You will provide advice on governance matters and help maintain committee records in line with University policy. You will also contribute to capability building across the governance team by supporting and coordinating Governance Officers and sharing effective committee practices and methodologies.

You will manage complex governance processes including student progression and appeals, subpoena requests and University elections. You will also support policy and procedure development, maintain and advise on online systems, and manage University delegations including annual reviews and training/support as needed.

What Success Looks Like:

• Agendas, papers and minutes are accurate, compliant, and issued on time for key committees.
• Governance advice supports clear decision-making and consistent application of policy and procedure.
• Committee records are managed confidentially and stored in line with policy requirements.
• Policy DDS and the delegations framework are maintained, reviewed and supported effectively.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Qualification recognised by the Governance Institute, or extensive equivalent experience at a similar level.
• Demonstrated experience servicing academic or corporate committees (agendas, papers, minutes and correspondence).
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory contexts for public sector bodies, including policy/legal interpretation.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including briefs, reports and committee documentation.
• Proven ability to case manage issues and projects to deadlines, with strong digital and systems capability.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Shubha Devadasen, Company Secretary, Entities and Associate Director, Secretariat via S.Devadasen@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF679W. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 3 May 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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