Governance Advisor

Role Information - Governance Advisor

Location: 750 Collins Street Docklands

Employment Type: Full-Time

Duration: Ongoing

Remuneration: $114265 - $131404 (17 % employer superannuation)

About Us
For 30 years Monash College has provided over 100000 students with a direct pathway to Monash University one of the worlds top 50 universities through Diplomas Foundation Year and English programs. As a fully owned subsidiary of Monash University the College serves as the principal gateway to the University for students.

Our Benefits
We offer a wide range of excellent benefits. To explore everything available please visit our website.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - to support work-life balance.

• Prime Docklands location just 400 metres from Southern Cross Station with a tram stop at our doorstep - surrounded by a wide variety of cafés and eateries.

• Modern state-of-the-art facilities including a wellness room multi-faith space premium coffee machines end-of-trip amenities personal lockers and spacious work areas.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all staff for professional support and wellbeing.

• A range of leave entitlements including paid parental leave volunteer leave religious and cultural leave and more.

The Opportunity

The Governance Advisor reports to the Associate Director Governance & Risk and Company Secretary and plays a key role in supporting governance quality assurance and compliance activities across the College.As a Governance Advisor you will step into a dynamic role. You will navigate a diverse portfolio of work that balances governance with the operational intricacies of a premier Group of Eight pathway provider.

You will act as a key connector within the College engaging with a broad range of stakeholders from executive leadership and university affiliates to international academic partners. This role has the ability to help strengthen governance frameworks that support student success globally. And offers a unique opportunity to work within transnational education collaborating with our offshore partner network to support quality assurance across borders

For further information on the position please review the Position Description.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretariat support to governance committees including preparation of agendas papers minutes and tracking of actions.

• Assist in monitoring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA ESOS CRICOS) and internal policies.

• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of governance and quality frameworks across the College.

• Support quality assurance activities including audits reviews and monitoring of program and operational performance.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across Education Operations and Corporate areas as well as external partners where required.

About You
To be successful in this role you will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. education business governance public policy) or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working with higher education regulatory frameworks (e.g. TEQSA) is highly desirable.

• Experience working within the education sector transnational education or a regulated environment (highly desirable).
  
  

To Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests wed love to hear from you. Please submit your application including your CV and a cover letter by clicking Apply by 31st May 2026.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they are received.

Important Information

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and supportive workplace . We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples individuals from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people with disabilities members of the LGBTIQA community neurodivergent individuals and people of all ages and faiths. We value the unique contributions of every individual and are dedicated to building a workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates individuality.

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In accordance with our commitment to the safety well-being and rights of children and young people all employees must hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)(or VIT registration) at all times.

Please note that only candidates with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.